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Chapter 14 - Chapter Fourteen: Edith Vanderbilt’s Birthday Party Part One

Location: Biltmore House Edith Vanderbilt's Chambers on January 17, 1907 at seven in the morning

Location: The sounds of little footsteps coming into the room and the sounds of a little girl jumping on to the bed

Cornelia Vanderbilt: Good morning mommy! Happy Birthday.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you my sweet girl.

George Vanderbilt: Happy Birthday my love.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you George. So what's the plan for my very special day?

George Vanderbilt: Well my love. I am throwing you a birthday party ball in your honor today and it's an all day affair.

Edith Vanderbilt: When are the guests arriving?

George Vanderbilt: They should be here by noon time my love. So that should give you plenty of time to prepare for your birthday ball.

Edith Vanderbilt: I'm excited. I have a good feeling that today is going to be a great birthday.

George Vanderbilt: That's the hope my love. That is the hope. Me and Cornelia will leave to let you get ready.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you. I love you my little love bug.

Cornelia Vanderbilt: I love you too mommy.

Location: The sounds of both George and Cornelia leaving the room

Location: Biltmore Estate Lyanna's Bed Chambers at seven thirty in the morning

Asporça Jenero: So what do you want to wear today my lady?

Lyanna Asher: I think I want to wear the ninth dress from the dress boutique to Edith's birthday ball today.

Asporça Jenero: Of course my lady. I think that'll be perfect for the ball.

Lyanna Asher: Well we better hurry and get ready. The party starts at noon.

Asporça Jenero: Of course my lady. Right away.

Location: The sounds of Asporça helping Lyanna into her gown

Location: Biltmore Estate Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt's Bed Chambers at eight in the morning

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Is Edith's birthday present all ready to go?

Head Lady: Yes my lady. The present is ready to be presented to Lady Edith.

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Excellent. I have a good feeling that today is going to be a great day.

Head Lady: Why do you say that my lady?

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Just a feeling.

Location: Biltmore Estate William Vanderbilt's Bed Chambers at eight in the morning

Marcus Lugair: How's that my lord?

William Vanderbilt: That's perfect Marcus. Thank you.

Marcus Lugair: Of course my lord.

William Vanderbilt: Is everything prepared with the present from both me and Lyanna?

Marcus Lugair: Of course my lord. Everything is ready with your mother's present.

William Vanderbilt: Excellent.

Location: Biltmore Estate Alice Vanderbilt's Bedchambers at eight in the morning

Alçiçek Makem: There you go my lady.

Alice Vanderbilt: Thank you Alçiçek. This is perfect.

Alçiçek Makem: Of course my lady.

Alice Vanderbilt: Is everything with my mothers present all prepared for today?

Alçiçek Makem: Of course my lady everything is prepared and ready to go for today.

Alice Vanderbilt: Excellent. Well lets finish getting me ready and I need to get down there before the party starts.

Alçiçek Makem: Of course my lady.

Location: The sounds of the both of them continuing to prepare for the party

Location: Biltmore Estate Lila Vanderbilt's Bedchambers at eight in the morning

Fitnat Harlax: There you go my lady. What do you think?

Lila Vanderbilt: I like it Fitnat. This is a perfect dress for me to wear to my mother's birthday party.

Fitnat Harlax: I am very happy to hear that my lady. I thought this would suit your mother's birthday colors quite nicely.

Lila Vanderbilt: Well I think you did a wonderful job at it Fitnat.

Fitnat Harlax: Thank you my lady. I also made sure everything is ready for your mother's birthday gift.

Lila Vanderbilt: Thank you Fitnat. Were there any issues with anything?

Fitnat Harlax: No my lady. Everything went smoothly my lady.

Lila Vanderbilt: Excellent. Now I need to choose what shoes I need to wear with this dress.

Fitnat Harlax: Of course my lady. I will get you a few options right away.

Lila Vanderbilt: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of Fitnat going and retrieving some shoe options

Location: Location: Biltmore Estate Edith Vanderbilt's Bedchambers at eight in the morning

Selcan Carver: There you go my lady. What do you think?

Edith Vanderbilt: This is perfect. Thank you Selcan.

Selcan Carver: Of course my lady. I wanted you to look beautiful for your birthday. But I also wanted you to be the bell of the ball.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Selcan. I really appreciate it.

Selcan Carver: You're welcome my lady.

Edith Vanderbilt: Well let's finish getting ready and get down there. We don't want to keep them waiting.

Selcan Carver: Agree my lady. Agree.

Location: The sounds of Selcan continuing to preparing Lady Edith for her birthday ball

Location: Biltmore Estate Ballroom Entrance at eleven thirty in the morning

George Vanderbilt: Is everyone ready?

Everyone Present: Ready.

George Vanderbilt: Excellent. Gerald.

Gerald Otter: Yes my lord?

George Vanderbilt: Please start sending in the guests please.

Gerald Otter: Of course my lord. Right away.

Location: The sounds of Gerald leaving the room to open the doors to let the guests in

Gerald Otter: Lord Anthony Bridger. Lord Benedict Bridger and Lord Colin Bridger.

Anthony Bridger: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Anthony. I'm glad you were able to make it today.

Anthony Bridger: Of course. Lord Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: Anthony welcome.

Anthony Bridger: Thank you.

Benedict Bridger: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Benedict.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Benedict.

Benedict Bridger: Thank you my lord. It's good to be here.

Colin Bridger: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Colin. I'm so happy that you were able to make it today.

Colin Bridger: Thank you my lady. It's an honor to be here and to be invited to your special day.

Edith Vanderbilt: Please the honor is all our's Colin.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Colin.

Colin Bridger: Thank you my lord. It's good to be here.

George Vanderbilt: Please enjoy yourselves.

Anthony Bridger: Thank you my lord.

Benedict Bridger: Thank you.

Colin Bridger: Thank you.

Anthony Bridger: See you in there Will.

William Vanderbilt: See you guys in there.

Location: The sounds of Anthony, Benedict and Colin walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lady Zekiye Baratheon.

Zekiye Baratheon: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Zekiye. Welcome. I am so happy that you were able to make it today.

Zekiye Baratheon: Please the honor is all mine Lady Vanderbilt. I'm greatful to be invited to your birthday today.

Edith Vanderbilt: Please. We're just greatful you were able to make it today.

Zekiye Baratheon: Thank you.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Lady Zekiye.

Zekiye Baratheon: My lord.

George Vanderbilt: Please enjoy yourself.

Zekiye Baratheon: Thank you. See you in there Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: See you in there Zekiye.

Location: The sounds of Zekiye walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lady Naime Stark.

Naime Stark: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Naime. I'm so happy that you were able to make it today.

Naime Stark: Of course my lady.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Lady Naime.

Naime Stark: Thank you my lord.

George Vanderbilt: Please go and enjoy yourself.

Naime Stark: Thank you my lord. See you in there Alice.

Alice Vanderbilt: See you in there Naime.

Location: The sounds of Naime walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lady Aliye Frey.

Aliye Frey: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Welcome Aliye. I am so happy that you were able to make it today.

Aliye Frey: Of course. I wouldn't miss it Lady Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Lady Aliye.

Aliye Frey: Thank you my lord.

George Vanderbilt: Please enjoy yourself.

Aliye Frey: Thank you my lord. See you in there Lila.

Lila Vanderbilt: See you in there Aliye.

Location: The sounds of Aliye walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lady Samiye Tarly.

Samiye Tarly: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Samiye. I'm really glad you were able to make it today.

Samiye Tarly: Of course my lady. I wouldn't have missed it.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Lady Samiye.

Samiye Tarly: Thank you my lord.

George Vanderbilt: Please go in and enjoy yourself.

Samiye Tarly: Thank you my lord. See you in there Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: See you in there Samiye.

Location: The sounds of Samiye walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lord Simon Basse.

Simon Basse: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Simon and its good to see you again.

Simon Basse: It's god to see you again as well my lady. Thank you for inviting me to your birthday ball.

Edith Vanderbilt: Please I'm just happy you were able to come.

Simon Basse: Thank you my lady. That means a lot coming from you.

Edith Vanderbilt: Of course.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Simon. It's good to see you again.

Simon Basse: It's good to see you again as well Lord Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: Please go in and enjoy yourself.

Simon Basse: Thank you my lord. See you in there Will.

William Vanderbilt: See you in there Simon.

Location: The sounds of Simon walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lord Philip Cran.

Philip Cran: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Philip. It's good to see you again Philip.

Philip Cran: Please its good to see you again as well Lady Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Philip. It's good to see you again.

Philip Cran: It's good to see you again as well my lord. Thank you for inviting me today.

George Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Please go in and enjoy yourself.

Philip Cran: Thank you. See you in there Will.

William Vanderbilt: See you in there Philip.

Location: The sounds of Philip walking into the ballroom

George Vanderbilt: William, Lyanna, Alice, Lila. Why don't you go and hang out with your friends. While you're mother and I continue welcoming guests.

William Vanderbilt: You sure father?

George Vanderbilt: I'm sure. Go and enjoy yourselves.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you father.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you George.

Alice Vanderbilt: Thank you dad.

Lila Vanderbilt: Thank you daddy.

George Vanderbilt: You're welcome.

Location: The sounds of the four of them walking into the next room to go and hang out with their friends

Edith Vanderbilt: That was very nice of you my love.

George Vanderbilt: Of course. I wasn't going to have the kids stand out here all day with us. While we greet guests. They deserve to have fun as well.

Edith Vanderbilt: I agree my love. I agree.

Gerald Otter: Lord Tarly and Lady Tarly.

Lord Tarly: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Lady Tarly: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Lord Tarly. Lady Tarly. I am so glad that the two of you are able to make it today.

Lord Tarly: Of course. We wouldn't miss it.

Lady Tarly: I agree.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Lord Tarly. Lady Tarly. It's good to see you again.

Lord Tarly: It's good to see you too Lord Vanderbilt.

Lady Tarly: Agree.

George Vanderbilt: Please go in and enjoy yourselves.

Lord Tarly: Thank you.

Lady Tarly: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of both Lord Tarly and Lady Tarly walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lord Frey and Lady Frey.

Lord Frey: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Lady Frey: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Lord Frey. Lady Frey. I am so glad that the two of you are able to make it today.

Lord Frey: We are honored to be here Lady Vanderbilt.

Lady Frey: Agree.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Lord Frey. Lady Frey. It's good to see you again.

Lord Frey: It's good to see to Lord Vanderbilt.

Lady Frey: Agree.

George Vanderbilt: Please go in and enjoy yourselves.

Lord Frey: Thank you.

Lady Frey: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of Lord Frey and Lady Frey walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lord Baratheon and Lady Baratheon.

Lord Baratheon: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Lady Baratheon: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Lord Baratheon. Lady Baratheon. I am so glad that the two of you are able to make it today.

Lord Baratheon: We are honored to be here Lady Vanderbilt.

Lady Baratheon: Agree.

George Vanderbilt: Welcome Lord Baratheon. Lady Baratheon. It's good to see you again.

Lord Baratheon: It's good to see to Lord Vanderbilt.

Lady Baratheon: Agree.

George Vanderbilt: Please go in and enjoy yourselves.

Lord Baratheon: Thank you.

Lady Baratheon: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of both Lord Baratheon and Lady Baratheon walking into the ballroom

Edith Vanderbilt: So how many people did you invite to my ball my love?

George Vanderbilt: About eighty people my love. But you and I know that people that we invite. Always bring people with them as well.

Edith Vanderbilt: You're right my love. They always do.

George Vanderbilt: Are you ready to greet the next guests?

Edith Vanderbilt: As ready as I'll ever be my love.

George Vanderbilt: Gerald.

Gerald Otter: Yes my lord.

George Vanderbilt: Please send in the next guests please.

Gerald Otter: Of course my lord. Right away.

Location: Biltmore Esate Ballroom at the same time

Lyanna Asher: Wow your dad knows how to throw a party.

Alice Vanderbilt: Dad definitely knows how to throw a party. That's for sure.

Lila Vanderbilt: Agree.

William Vanderbilt: Agree.

Shrimp Waiter: Would you like some shrimp?

Lyanna Asher: Yes please. Thank you.

Location: The sounds of her taking some shrimp and eating it

William Vanderbilt: Shall we go and get some drinks?

Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me.

Alice Vanderbilt: I'm in.

Lila Vanderbilt: Same here.

Location: The sounds of the four of them walking to the other side of the ballroom to where the drinks are being served

Bar Server: What can I get you today?

William Vanderbilt: Can I have a glass of the Madeira wine.

Bar Server: Of course my lord. Here you go my lord.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you.

Bar Server: Of course. What would you like my lady?

Lyanna Asher: May I have a Madeira as well please.

Bar Server: Of course my lady. Here you go my lady.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you.

Bar Server: Of course. What would you like my lady?

Alice Vanderbilt: May I have a Chenin Blanc please?

Bar Server: Of course my lady. Here you go.

Alice Vanderbilt: Thank you.

Bar Server: Of course. What would you like my lady?

Lila Vanderbilt: May I have a Chardonnay please?

Bar Server: Of course my lady. Here you go.

Lila Vanderbilt: Thank you.

Bar Server: Of course.

William Vanderbilt: Shall we go and rest somewhere for a little bit.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds good to me.

Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.

Lila Vanderbilt: I'm in.

William Vanderbilt: Well lets go.

Location: The sounds of them walking to the other side of the room

Location: Biltmore Estate Ballroom Entrance at the same time

Gerald Otter: Lady Magnolia Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Magnolia is that you?

Magnolia Vanderbilt: It's me auntie. It's been a while. Also happy birthday.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you my sweet girl. I can't believe your here.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: I thought I surprise you for your birthday.

Edith Vanderbilt: Well I greatly appreciate it. This is the best gift ever.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: I am very happy to hear that.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Uncle George. It's good to see you.

George Vanderbilt: It's good to see you to my sweet girl. How are you're parents doing?

Magnolia Vanderbilt: They are doing good. They are actually coming to North Carolina to visit all of you in a couple of weeks.

George Vanderbilt: Wow I haven't seen your father in a long time. It'll be good to see him.

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Well they are very excited to see all of you.

George Vanderbilt: Magnolia why don't you go into the ballroom and find your cousins. An hang out with them. While me and your aunt Edith continue greeting guests.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Thank you. I can't wait to see them.

George Vanderbilt: They will be happy to see you.

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.

Location: The sounds of Magnolia walking into the ballroom to look for her cousins

Edith Vanderbilt: I can't believe she's here. Did you know she was coming?

George Vanderbilt: I had no idea at all my love. But I'm glad she's here now.

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.

George Vanderbilt: Gerald.

Gerald Otter: Yes my lord.

George Vanderbilt: Please send in the next set of guests in please.

Gerald Otter: Right away my lord.

George Vanderbilt: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of Gerald retrieving the next set of guests

Location: Biltmore Ballroom five minutes later

Magnolia Vanderbilt: William is that you?

William Vanderbilt: Magnolia. What are you doing here?

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Am I not allowed to visit my favorite cousin?

William Vanderbilt: Of course. You know your always welcome to visit. You just caught me off guard that's all.

Alice Vanderbilt: I think that was her goal Will. To catch you off guard. Mag its so good good to see you.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: It's good to see you to Alice. It's been a long time.

Alice Vanderbilt: Yes it has been. Welcome to our home.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Thank you. It's good to be here.

Lila Vanderbilt: Mag its good to see you.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: It's good to see you to Lila. You look as beautiful as ever.

Lila Vanderbilt: You know me. I'm never sutle when it comes to fashion.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Oh don't I know it. An who is this lovely lady here?

William Vanderbilt: Mag may I introduce to you to the love of my life. This is Lady Lyanna Asher. Lyanna may I introduce to you to my cousin. This is Magnolia Vanderbilt. She is a cousin of ours who lives in Paris, France with her parents. Her parents are Frederick William Vanderbilt and Lady Louise Holmes Anthony Vanderbilt.

Lyanna Asher: It's an honor to meet you Lady Magnolia.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Please the honor is all mine Lady Lyanna. Will I thought I would never see the day. You finally found someone who has won your heart.

William Vanderbilt: Well it definitely takes a special person. That's for sure.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Agree.

Alice Vanderbilt: So how long are you going to be staying with us Magnolia?

Magnolia Vanderbilt: As long as you will have me.

Lila Vanderbilt: Well your definitely staying with us for a long while. That's for sure.

Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.

William Vanderbilt: Agree.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Thank you. That means a lot coming from you. Thank you.

William Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Are your parents with you Magnolia?

Magnolia Vanderbilt: No. But they'll be coming here in a few weeks.

Alice Vanderbilt: That's awesome. We haven't seen them in a very long time.

Lila Vanderbilt: Agree.

William Vanderbilt: I agree. It's definitely been a long time since the last time we saw them.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Well they our definitely excited to see all of you.

Location: The sounds of music starting

William Vanderbilt: Shall we go and dance?

Alice Vanderbilt: Yes.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Yes.

Lila Vanderbilt: Yes.

Lyanna Asher: Yes.

William Vanderbilt: Alright then lets go.

Location: The sounds of the five of them walking over to the other side of the ballroom to dance

Location: Biltmore Estate Ballroom Entrance at the same time

Gerald Otter: Lady Leyla Dresser.

Edith Vanderbilt: Leyla is that you?

Leyla Dresser: It is auntie. It's been a long time.

Edith Vanderbilt: Yes it has been. How are you? Are you well?

Leyla Dresser: I am very well. Thank you for asking.

George Vanderbilt: Are your parents here Leyla?

Leyla Dresser: Yes they are. They are about twenty minutes behind me in a separate carriage. They should be here very soon.

Edith Vanderbilt: Well I can't wait to see them.

George Vanderbilt: I agree my love. I agree.

Gerald Otter: Lord Joren Stark and Lady Şadiye Martell Stark.

Joren Stark: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Şadiye Martell Stark: Happy birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you Joren. Thank you Şadiye. I'm glad you guys were able to come to my birthday today.

Joren Stark: Of course. We wouldn't miss it for the world.

Şadiye Martell Stark: My husband is right. We would never miss your birthday celebration Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: That means a lot coming from the both of you. Thank you.

George Vanderbilt: Joren. Şadiye. Welcome to our home.

Joren Stark: Thank you lord Vanderbilt. It's good to be here. Thank you for inviting us.

Şadiye Martell Stark: I agree with my husband. Thank you for inviting us lord Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Please come in and enjoy yourselves.

Joren Stark: Thank you.

Şadiye Martell Stark: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of both Joren and Şadiye walking into the ballroom

Gerald Otter: Lord Luthor Tyrell and Lady Gevherriz Vangheart Tyrell.

Luthor Tyrell: Happy Birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Gevherriz Vangheart Tyrell: Happy birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Luthor. Gevherriz. I am so happy you were able to come to my birthday celebration today.

Luthor Tyrell: We wouldn't have missed it Lady Vanderbilt.

Gevherriz Vangheart Tyrell: Agree. We would never miss your birthday Lady Vanderbilt.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.

George Vanderbilt: Luthor. Gevherriz. Welcome.

Luthor Tyrell: Thank you. It's good to be here.

Gevherriz Vangheart Tyrell: I agree. Thank you for inviting us lord Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Please go and enjoy yourselves.

Luthor Tyrell: Thank you.

Gevherriz Vangheart Tyrell: Thank you.

Location: The sounds of both Luthor and Gevherriz walking into the ballroom

Location: Biltmore Estate Ballroom fifteen minutes later

Lyanna Asher: Wow that was fun dancing.

William Vanderbilt: I agree. That was a lot of fun.

Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.

Lila Vanderbilt: Agree.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Agree. I can't remember the last time I had fun dancing.

William Vanderbilt: When was the last time Magnolia?

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Probably before I left for boarding school.

Alice Vanderbilt: Wait are you saying your boarding school never had any dances?

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Not a single one.

Lila Vanderbilt: That's no fun.

Lyanna Asher: I agree.

Leyla Dresser: No one should be deprive of dancing. It's a way of life that allows us to have fun. With no worries at all.

William Vanderbilt: Who are you? Have we met before?

Leyla Dresser: Well I was a little girl the last time you saw me.

Alice Vanderbilt: Leyla is that you?

Leyla Dresser: It's me cousin. It's been a long time.

Alice Vanderbilt: Yes it has. It's good to see you Leyla.

Leyla Dresser: It's good to see you to Alice. You look well.

Alice Vanderbilt: So do you.

Lila Vanderbilt: It's good to see you Leyla.

Leyla Dresser: It's good to see you too Lila. Last time I saw you were just a little girl.

Lila Vanderbilt: I've grown a lot since then.

Leyla Dresser: I can definitely tell. Magnolia is that you?

Magnolia Vanderbilt: It's me Leyla. It's good to see you.

Leyla Dresser: It's good to see you to Magnoolia. It's been a long time.

Magnolia Vanderbilt: Agree.

William Vanderbilt: It's good to see you Leyla.

Leyla Dresser: It's good to see you too cousin. Wow you've become even more handsome since the last time I saw you.

William Vanderbilt: Well I definitely grew a little bit.

Leyla Dresser: Not just a little bit. You grew into a handsome man that I didn't even recognize.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you Leyla. That means a lot coming from you.

Leyla Dresser: Of course and who is this young lady standing next to you?

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