What's happening? Where has everyone gone? In the old days, this place was jumping with action! Where has the new action gone? Did I not serve decent martinis -- always with two olives among the merriment of gleeful toasts, happy fellowship, lively laughter and hearty discussion?

Now all that resounding ebullience has been reduced to the sound of silence, leaving me feeling like I'm in THE GRADUATE movie, willing even to welcome a visit by Mrs. Robinson, as sad as that would be.

Maybe the problem is with the oiives -- two was too much! Or maybe things have moved on to the rambunctious effect of gawdy floor shows, with mesmerizing baloons, a jumping orchestra, a top-notch sexy vocalist, everyone dancing hectically to a devilish, vibrant beat and swinging wildly from chandeliers while booming out Tarzan yells. If so, don't leave me out. Invite me. I'd fit right in. I have an intoxicating Tarzan bellow driving the babes bananas!

Anyting but this -- this maddening silence!

Must I be forced back to reading OF GOOD AND EVIL, with its suspense and "keeping you on edge" intil the end, where the characters are vibrant and alive, some deadly so?

See what I mean: http://www.amazon.com/dp/160976014X ; in the UK, http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/160976014X .