The Glowworm

January, 1963

A prime example of ice sculpture she was, the glacial beauty in the come-on red dress, holding her own party in the corner of the room. Daniel inspected the attraction over the heads of her male admirers; fortunately, he was the tallest man in the crowd. For a moment, their eyes met and conducted a brief conversation. He got himself another drink and waited for an opening.It came in the kitchen. Ostensibly, she was helping the hostess dispense lamb curry and little hot frankfurters, but she look...