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Gracefully, Alice glided down the old oak staircase to meet her guests. Once at the landing, Alice swung her sky-blue silk scarf around her neck and bent her head to an applause. She cleared her throat, silencing the crowd and addressed them,

"Friends, family & neighbours. It is a great honour to have you join me on this most - how shall I word it?" She said lifting her head slightly, in deep thought, "Memorable evening. This house has been home to my family for generations. Now it will witness the punishment of my family's worst threat."