[Once everyone has been ushered into the drawing room, the doors shut and lock behind them, and the smoking room doors open. The Hostess emerges out of them, wearing a long yellow gown with a black fur coat. As always, a dark veil obscures her face.]

Good morning, my lovelies. I think by now we all know how this works. I wish you the best of luck, and please let me know if there's anything at all I can do to help!