He held the latest issue of Vogue magazine in his hands, hiding his face.
He was reading a feature story on the Paris fall fashion launches.
Below the dais, the senators were debating a bill on the interstate highway maintenance budget.
The Republican Party accused the budget of being inflated, while the Democratic Party stressed the necessity of the infrastructure project.
The two sides were at each other's throats, spittle flying as they argued.
"Mr. Speaker! I request a ruling!"
A Republican senator stood up, pointing at his opponent and shouting.
"The gentleman's time has expired! And he's straying from the topic!"
William didn't react.
He had just reached the most exciting page of the magazine. The design of the model's trench coat was simply to die for.
"Mr. Speaker?"
The Republican senator raised his voice.
Bernard, standing just behind and to the side of the Speaker's chair, had no choice but to bend down, give a soft cough, and then poke William in the back.
