While Mdm Lupescu talks to Betty Ross, famous interviewer of celebrities, Betty's memory registers details like this: "her light red hair is conventionally dressed, but purple mascara gives an exotic touch to the tall, slender Lupescu. King Carol's companion is wearing a black satin dress which sets off her flawless complexion, and a fine gold brooch composed of 3 pearls, black, pink and white, made from her mother's rings...." 16 October 1947