Ladies wearing evening dresses, dazzling against their dark suited partners continue to sit around the once richly laden table, savouring the warm atmosphere of friends and family. Unexpected guest arrive bearing presents. which will always be welcome. Children wait by the table, one clutching her favourite teddy bear. And hearing all the noise a little boy and girl, unable to contain their curiosity peer around the grand staircase, as they watch all the revelry. Ivory decorates the staircase, suggesting maybe a Christmas dinner party,