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“You are welcome, Connie ...” He pours tea into another tea cup, “... Here you
go, Mrs. Velez --“But Mrs. Velez excuses herself and paces toward the kitchen.
“-- One moment, Mr. Thomas.”
“Of course, Mrs. Velez.”
DINING ROOM - LATER
The three sits down for dinner, and a few minutes later, ENRIQUE VELEZ, 59,
medium build, and Ada Velez's husband, joins them. Mr. Velez also serves as Mrs.
McDaniel's chauffeur, and charged with caring for the entire mansion, as well as its
appearance, and planning and organizing events.
“There you are ...” Mrs. McDaniel turning to Alonzo. “... Alonzo, this is Enrique,
Ada's husband.”
Getting on his feet, “Mr. Velez ... It's nice to meet you, Sir.”
“Same here, Alonzo. Hope you're taking good care of the Foundation.”
“We are working on it, Mr. Velez.”
Mr. Velez gestures, “Please, sit. It's a process. Steady but surely.”
“Thank you, Mr. Velez,” he acknowledges, but remains standing until Mr. Velez
is seated next to his gorgeous wife.
