Deirdre felt anxious, her palms sweaty. She explained to the driver, "I'm looking for someone inside."

The driver glanced at Deirdre through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but notice her striking beauty. Her blind eyes added a coolness to her appearance, and he thought it wouldn't be surprising if she knew some of the attendees at the event.

"You'll need to have your invitation card with you," he advised. "Many people have come without one and couldn't even get past the entrance, let al