How It All Goes Down
- It's dance night already. The Major has to pick up Mrs. Ali and Grace together at Grace's cottage. When he gets there, Mrs. Ali is looking fabulous in one of Grace's aunt's sumptuous low-cut gowns.
- Grace actually isn't there; she had to go early to setup. But the Major has to pick up Sandy along the way, too, because Roger also went without her.
- The Major picks up Sandy, who doesn't look as stunning and perfect as she normally does. She seems a little upset about something, but no one asks what.
- The Major and company arrive at the Grill, and Sandy goes in ahead of them to look for Roger.
- Alec, dressed like a Grand Vizier (oh dear), has the job of announcing all the couples, and everyone looks in awe as the Major enters with Mrs. Ali.
- At the party, there's a lot of awkward conversation, as no one recognizes Mrs. Ali in her pretty gown, even though everyone knows her from the shop.
- Finally, Lord Dagenham shows up and says, "I declare this wonderful evening officially open." (16.139). We guess the party don't start 'til he walks in.