"Darling, could you get the big oval platter down from the top shelf for me? When you're not busy of course."

She peeked out of the kitchen for her request, she would need something suitable for guests and her usual old platter just would no due. Tonight required the good china and crystal and the silver coffee service for after dinner. All had to be perfect, her house keeping was a reflection of her husband and she would not embarrass him by being lack luster in her own duties.