simon_doctor | gossip article

The article, "printed" on memory-plastic paper, is from the sensationalist gossip magazine Scomparto di Cognoscenti.

In breathlessly animated text, the headline reads:

WHO IS MRS. TAM?

Sources close to SdC have revealed that a private party at Senator Gabriel Tam's new Londinium residence was attended by two surprise guests: Dr. Simon Tam ... and his wife.
That's right, girls -- the "'Verse's Most Eligible Bachelor" is a married man.
I don't know about you, but I'm crushed.

Little is known about the young Mrs. Tam at this hour, but keep watching this space -- Scomparto's research team is on the move!

UPDATE! ... UPDATE! ... UPDATE!

Sources confirm that the mysterious Mrs. Tam is none other than Kaywinnit Lee Frye, seen last on the arm of the dashing Andronicus Crowley. Our regular readers will remember her appearance last year at the Foss-Ehrler Foundation's annual fundraiser on Lavinia, but sources close to A.C. revealed that the two have been seen together as recently as the very afternoon of Senator Tam's party. What's up with that, Kaywinnit Lee?

More intriguing still, the former Ms. Frye was seen mingling with the cream of Border high society two years ago, when she put in an appearance at the opening event of the season on Persephone.

Seen here surrounded by a horde of admirers, Kaywinnit was apparently escorted that night by an unknown man who managed to put a temporary stop to the quaint gala by punching another guest, and challenging him to a duel. Our advice to Dr. Tam? Beware the company she keeps!