i did n't even get to put my phone back down when my phone buzzed again . the old ladys skin was parchment fine and her scent was of roses and something else that was old-fashioned but charming . i hope they will not take my decision personally . `` almost as good as the real thing . `` you have talked to him and observed him . ming smiles like a loving father-figure . or , at least , they waited until they were famous before they came out of the closet . 