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The usual formalities performed by the stewardesses having been completed; a smooth takeoff took place.
The liquor trolleys wouldn’t be rolled out until the plane leveled off.
“Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,” the pilot made his announcement regarding the flying altitude and speed of the plane. His estimation was that they’d arrive in Baltimore ahead of schedule due to a tailwind.
Finally the stewardess came down the aisle with the trolley. Knowing they didn’t refrigerate the vodka, Illya ordered his on the rocks...actually he asked for two airplane bottles. It wasn’t Stolichnaya, but it would do.
“I think I can do that Mister Mister Van de Meer,” the stewardess had that same toothy smile as the TWA woman at the check in counter; she gladly obliged and gave him an extra glass with ice.
She didn’t make any conversation with him, but her eyes revealed she was definitely flirting with the handsome blond passenger.
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