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Chapter 28 The Black Tie Ball28 The Black Tie BallI may have mentioned that Ally used to be quite ?big? in banking circles before she moved north ? I was never too sure why she?d moved but did know she now owned her own (small) company working as an IFA (Independent Financial Advisor) and had recently expanded taking on new premises and more staff. Anyway she?d been nominated for some business award or other and had won the local round (a low key affair at a local hotel) and had now been shortlisted for a regional award which was a much grander affair to be held in Harrogate at the end of February. All expenses paid two night stay in a swanky hotel, the awards ceremony (highly prestigious in financial circles apparently) and then the traditional dinner dance to follow. Ally was telling Lisa all about it and mentioned that it was a black tie / evening dress do and that she?d have to go out and buy a suitable outfit ? plus hire the traditional black tie outfit for Dan ?Good luck with that? I interrupted ?Why?? said Ally ?Have you ever seen him wear one before, or even seen a photo of him wearing one? ?Well no? admitted Ally ?There?s not a cat in hells chance he?ll wear it ? he hates suits at the best of times and ties even more so? I informed her ?Check out Tom?s wedding pictures if you don?t believe me? ?He?ll hate the whole thing ? he?s a bricky not a barrister? I added. ? Yeah you?re maybe right? Ally replied a little sadly? I can?t see him making polite small talk either ? and his dancing skills leave a lot to be desired? she continued.A couple of days later we went out for a drink with Dan