Paradise
Parker Reynolds III – Parents: Mr. and Mrs Parker Reynolds of Kenilworth, 75 yrs. Before family bank first funded B&C, looks like Robert Redford, Brought Mer a soda w/out being asked, Promised to dance w/her at Eppingham dance, Fraternity having party in one of the other ballrooms, Sun-streaked blond hair, Tanned face, cologne smelled spicy and wonderful, superb dancer, gave Mer her first kiss at Christmas time of her freshman yr., long and sure strides, drinks bourbon and water, Went to Princeton, “predictable, reliable nature, unimaginative” according to Lisa, Played Polo, boxed, in college, Piercing blue eyes
Joe O’Hara - gruff, uncultured voice, unkempt appearance, Matt’s chauffeur, bodyguard, loves cars, Loyal, daring, saved Matt’s life 10 yrs. Ago in S. America, .45 automatic strapped over shoulder, 225 pounds, solid muscle, pugnacious face verged on ugly, scowl distinctly menacing, “broken nose, physique of buffalo” by Mer, bronx-accented gravelly voice, right out a ‘30’s gangster movie, expert w/wiring
Bill Fletcher - Captain of Litchfields soccer team, Fantastically good-looking, Very smart, Lisa gave virginity to him day before spring dance at nearby motel
Nick Tierney - Junior at Yale, come to watch sister graduate yesterday, Became dazzled by Mer, Handsome face, Great build
Graig Huxford - looked like bored, cocky, collegiate, matched pair of Ivy league models, muscular blond, came w/Nick to help Mer and Lisa pack
Chase Vauthier - dark haired 21 yr. old, came w/Nick to help Mer and Lisa pack
Jonathan Sommers - friend of Parkers that came w/ him to Eppingham dance, bent down to pick up lipstick, breath wreaked of alcohol, Had to show up at Cyril Bancroft’s funeral, Tossed down vodka and tonic, took sip of scotch, went to Cyril’s funeral to protect inheritance, father turning him into glorified personnel interviewer, 6’1 muscular body, attractive features, drove red Ferrari, asks maid to meet him out front in half hour, asks Mer to marry him next week (at Cyril’s funeral), appeared semi-drunk at 4th July party
Doug Chalfont - attended Cyril’s funeral, Asked what Jon’s father did after Jon started discussing hiring men for crew, says wants to bet $50 maid is out front waiting for him
Chris - Club lifeguard/parking attendant, opened door for Mer at 4th July party, Killer smile, muscular, good looking, med student at U of Illinois
Rick - at country club, 4th July, Mer met for 1st time
Bradley Sommers - Jonathan’s father, hired Matt
Timmy Martin - Manager of Glenmoor Country Club
Phil - Commercial photographer dating Lisa, In NY at time of opera benefit
Lt. Reicher - friend of Mark Braden at local police precinct, used name to call Stuart to say Mer had been arrested
Michaelson - Store manager of NO B&C store
Dan - Security agent under Braden, calls to stop Mrs. Fiorenze from walking out w/stolen goods
Neil Nordstrom - Lisa’s boss
Sam Green - stores chief legal council, seated on Philips immediate left, 5’5, hair color and texture of steel wool, aura of competence and authority, wire-rimmed glasses, green eyes, sharp and intelligent
Adam MacIntire - (B&C), from New Orleans store, called about bomb threat Ben Houghton, on board of directors for B&C
Mr. Sanborn - (B&C), Works in personnel, needs updated insurance form for Mer
Captain Mathison - policeman from First District in Chicago, called Mer about bomb threat in her store
Ivan Thorp - Thorp Development, Houston holding company, owned several office building/shopping center, undeveloped land, looking to sell company
Elliott Jamison - one of most talented vice pres. at Intercorp, high-powered exec., best in field, education from Ivy League college, wearing $800 custom tailored suit, discreetly monogrammed Egyptian cotton shirts, silk ties, ‘four-color ad’ for Brooks Brothers, gave marketing division info on Haskell
John Lambert - one of most talented vice pres. at Intercorp, high-powered exec., best in field, education from Ivy League college, wearing $800 custom tailored suit, discreetly monogrammed Egyptian cotton shirts, silk ties, ‘four-color ad’ for Brooks Brothers, gave financial info on Haskell
David Talbot - - one of most talented vice pres. at Intercorp, high-powered exec., best in field, education from Ivy League college, wearing $800 custom tailored suit, discreetly monogrammed Egyptian cotton shirts, silk ties, ‘four-color ad’ for Brooks Brothers, gave human resources info on Haskell
Art Simpson - Legal Dept of Matt’s team inCA, to draw up contracts for Thorp deal
David Levinson - Matt’s lawyers kept on retainer from Chicago, senior partner in Law firm, annual retainer of $250,000, “arrogant bastard, goes for the throat” per Stuart, Orthodox Jew, 4 marriages, 6th mistress, over 6 feet tall, impeccably dressed, tailored 3 piece suits, aura of confident elegance & decisiveness
Steve Salinger - Matt’s pilot
Richard Olsen - former CIA man, head of INQUEST(investigative agency owned by Intercorp), headquartered in Philadelphia, investigating bomb threats to B&C for Matt
Josef Hendrik - call from Brussels, limited partnership w/Matt
Stanton Avery - Alicia’s father, member of Glenmoore country club, good friends w/Matt, tough, down-to-earth businessman, Matt liked him immensely, would have been choice for FIL
Howard Turnbill - Went to Princeton w/Parker, Pres. Of Illinois Bar Association, Parker asked him to check on lawyer
Paulson - heads commission on zoning, Tom Anderson’s contact, told him zoning request was turned down
John – Landry’s Maitre d’ and part owner, stationed at usual post near front door, clad in tuxedo, known Mer since boarding school days, used to send Mer soft drinks fixed up like exotic bar drinks, twinkling smile
Dr. Shaeffer – Philip’s doctor, hated by Philip, because couldn’t be bribed or bullied to give clean bill of health
Ted - co-anchor of local news station
Joe O’Hara - gruff, uncultured voice, unkempt appearance, Matt’s chauffeur, bodyguard, loves cars, Loyal, daring, saved Matt’s life 10 yrs. Ago in S. America, .45 automatic strapped over shoulder, 225 pounds, solid muscle, pugnacious face verged on ugly, scowl distinctly menacing, “broken nose, physique of buffalo” by Mer, bronx-accented gravelly voice, right out a ‘30’s gangster movie, expert w/wiring
Bill Fletcher - Captain of Litchfields soccer team, Fantastically good-looking, Very smart, Lisa gave virginity to him day before spring dance at nearby motel
Nick Tierney - Junior at Yale, come to watch sister graduate yesterday, Became dazzled by Mer, Handsome face, Great build
Graig Huxford - looked like bored, cocky, collegiate, matched pair of Ivy league models, muscular blond, came w/Nick to help Mer and Lisa pack
Chase Vauthier - dark haired 21 yr. old, came w/Nick to help Mer and Lisa pack
Jonathan Sommers - friend of Parkers that came w/ him to Eppingham dance, bent down to pick up lipstick, breath wreaked of alcohol, Had to show up at Cyril Bancroft’s funeral, Tossed down vodka and tonic, took sip of scotch, went to Cyril’s funeral to protect inheritance, father turning him into glorified personnel interviewer, 6’1 muscular body, attractive features, drove red Ferrari, asks maid to meet him out front in half hour, asks Mer to marry him next week (at Cyril’s funeral), appeared semi-drunk at 4th July party
Doug Chalfont - attended Cyril’s funeral, Asked what Jon’s father did after Jon started discussing hiring men for crew, says wants to bet $50 maid is out front waiting for him
Chris - Club lifeguard/parking attendant, opened door for Mer at 4th July party, Killer smile, muscular, good looking, med student at U of Illinois
Rick - at country club, 4th July, Mer met for 1st time
Bradley Sommers - Jonathan’s father, hired Matt
Timmy Martin - Manager of Glenmoor Country Club
Phil - Commercial photographer dating Lisa, In NY at time of opera benefit
Lt. Reicher - friend of Mark Braden at local police precinct, used name to call Stuart to say Mer had been arrested
Michaelson - Store manager of NO B&C store
Dan - Security agent under Braden, calls to stop Mrs. Fiorenze from walking out w/stolen goods
Neil Nordstrom - Lisa’s boss
Sam Green - stores chief legal council, seated on Philips immediate left, 5’5, hair color and texture of steel wool, aura of competence and authority, wire-rimmed glasses, green eyes, sharp and intelligent
Adam MacIntire - (B&C), from New Orleans store, called about bomb threat Ben Houghton, on board of directors for B&C
Mr. Sanborn - (B&C), Works in personnel, needs updated insurance form for Mer
Captain Mathison - policeman from First District in Chicago, called Mer about bomb threat in her store
Ivan Thorp - Thorp Development, Houston holding company, owned several office building/shopping center, undeveloped land, looking to sell company
Elliott Jamison - one of most talented vice pres. at Intercorp, high-powered exec., best in field, education from Ivy League college, wearing $800 custom tailored suit, discreetly monogrammed Egyptian cotton shirts, silk ties, ‘four-color ad’ for Brooks Brothers, gave marketing division info on Haskell
John Lambert - one of most talented vice pres. at Intercorp, high-powered exec., best in field, education from Ivy League college, wearing $800 custom tailored suit, discreetly monogrammed Egyptian cotton shirts, silk ties, ‘four-color ad’ for Brooks Brothers, gave financial info on Haskell
David Talbot - - one of most talented vice pres. at Intercorp, high-powered exec., best in field, education from Ivy League college, wearing $800 custom tailored suit, discreetly monogrammed Egyptian cotton shirts, silk ties, ‘four-color ad’ for Brooks Brothers, gave human resources info on Haskell
Art Simpson - Legal Dept of Matt’s team inCA, to draw up contracts for Thorp deal
David Levinson - Matt’s lawyers kept on retainer from Chicago, senior partner in Law firm, annual retainer of $250,000, “arrogant bastard, goes for the throat” per Stuart, Orthodox Jew, 4 marriages, 6th mistress, over 6 feet tall, impeccably dressed, tailored 3 piece suits, aura of confident elegance & decisiveness
Steve Salinger - Matt’s pilot
Richard Olsen - former CIA man, head of INQUEST(investigative agency owned by Intercorp), headquartered in Philadelphia, investigating bomb threats to B&C for Matt
Josef Hendrik - call from Brussels, limited partnership w/Matt
Stanton Avery - Alicia’s father, member of Glenmoore country club, good friends w/Matt, tough, down-to-earth businessman, Matt liked him immensely, would have been choice for FIL
Howard Turnbill - Went to Princeton w/Parker, Pres. Of Illinois Bar Association, Parker asked him to check on lawyer
Paulson - heads commission on zoning, Tom Anderson’s contact, told him zoning request was turned down
John – Landry’s Maitre d’ and part owner, stationed at usual post near front door, clad in tuxedo, known Mer since boarding school days, used to send Mer soft drinks fixed up like exotic bar drinks, twinkling smile
Dr. Shaeffer – Philip’s doctor, hated by Philip, because couldn’t be bribed or bullied to give clean bill of health
Ted - co-anchor of local news station
