Oh dear….what a terrible situation!!!!! The cabin steward appeared promptly at 8 AM and place some OJ, coffee and a couple breakfast rolls on the dresser in my little sitting area, so I relaxed thinking of how to attack my situation. After some fresh fruit and another coffee in the Lido, I went to the Pursers Office to fax the British Airways baggage claim form. That was when they realized the extent of my predicament and pulled out all stops. First, they sent me to the on-board shops where one could rent a tuxedo. In my case, however, they loaned me the jacket, pants, 2 shirts, tie and cummerbund for the entire week. Bringing that down to my cabin, I was met by the Chief Housekeeper who offered all the toiletries I wanted and invited me
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