Brigitte's driver Hermann picked us up in Katy at 6:30. The traffic on I-10 was always heavy on Friday. Herm had been her driver since junior high and he doubled as her body guard. Always obsequious with her, usually gruff and impertinent with me, and this evening was no exception. He scowled at me and B told him to behave. He was imposing, standing six foot six and weighing close to 300 lbs so I made a point of not pissing him off. The limo was always stocked so we enjoyed a couple of drinks on our drive to the Petroleum Club for the Winter Gala. My tux was tight and uncomfortable, her mood w… Read more