DC, Mr. Babe and I actually acted out the scene with Senator Geary right after we read the card.

"There's not need to wait for the RSVP date. You can have my answer now if you like. My offer is this --nothing. Not even the money for the breakfast part of the bed and breakfast, which I would appreciate if you would put up personally."

Since my personal nickname for this girl's father is "Fredo", you can imagine how often the Godfather has been brought up when it comes to this couple!