"That was true until quite recently." Reginald replied. "That is part of what tonight is about. Of course, most of the people here don't understand the full import of tonight's events. Though they'll be in for quite a surprise, I promise you."

He smiled thinly, almost imperceptibly. "I can't tell you that, but you'll find out for yourself in ..." He checked his watch. "About ten minutes or so."