Ruminations by Rene

She knew Don was out of town and that I might be bored on a Saturday night. I felt somewhat adventurous as I drove to the party by myself, since it was in a section of Hong Kong on the Kowloon side that was unfamiliar to me. I had the distinct feeling of being out of my territory. This was an area... Sign in to see full entry.

"Yeah. He wanted me to turn some tricks. He said a few customers had asked for me and were aggravated when he told them I was not available. Of course I told him I wouldn't do it, but then he said I didn't have any choice. He threatened me. He said he'd have some of his men work me over if I... Sign in to see full entry.

"So he said you were coasting. You mean he..." Sign in to see full entry.

I scanned the bar area as Don and I entered Long Fai restaurant--the "in place" for the up and coming of Hong Kong society. My husband Don, manager of Marine Midland Bank in Hong Kong and I, a broadcast journalist, were attending a cocktail party for bank managers and their clients. As we... Sign in to see full entry.