The Peacock 1423

"There is space for you at our table", says Chuck. I really don't feel like it, but only out of the most strict politeness am I going to accept the invitation. Thanks to Dad, I have a strong and noble sense of etiquette. "What a conincidence", says Cynthia, as I position myself in the chair opposite to her. "You can say that again", says Nicole, stifling laighter. "You know each other", says Chuck. "They came into Baked yesterday." "And..did they get baked?" "His friends did. Cookies. But this gentleman was the epitome of self-restraint and respectability." "And the designated driver", say I. "That too..."