It was the Florentine designers who had left no detail unpolished, considered and applied.

The result was something that needed nothing added and, to be bettered, had to be something else completely.

At the high table glasses were lined up and filled with a deep red wine, freshly poured as the guests entered.

Two people waved almost invisibly as they caught sight of each other.

Others were being introduced.

Pacts were formed and agreements made.

They could not have made the same lasting and historic decisions in less decorated surroundings.

The world was a few degrees better now. Good progress and great accomplishments.