Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The Upscale Treatment

By JEANNE COONAN

Dear Diary:

Several years ago, while visiting New York, I decided to go window-shopping along Madison Avenue while my friend was at a dentist appointment nearby.

I had walked several blocks when a spectacular diamond necklace in the window of Ivanka Trump's boutique stopped me in my tracks. I lingered there, studying it, and smiled at the security guard and the lady in black inside, who had noticed my interest.

I was stunned when the door opened and I was invited into the boutique. Moments later, the necklace I had admired (worth over five times my annual salary) was around my neck, transforming my turtleneck sweater into the finest attire. I savored several minutes of dazzling sparkle, then reluctantly gave the necklace back.

After signing the guest book and being treated to a chocolate truffle served on a silver tray, I left, thanking the lady in black and the security guard profusely. Their kindness chan ged my simple window-shopping walk into a very memorable experience indeed!

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