She sipped her salt water and wore glasses rimmed in a bloodred hue. Behind them, watery blue eyes glistened. Not sparkled, Mind you. She sniffled into her hand: "I've got this dreadful cold!" Makeup smeared and creased in wrinkles that had nothing to do with getting old. She lifted her lips to reveal her teeth once in a while. But not once, I tell you, Not once, Did she smile.