Overjoyed to catch a glimpse of you br across the crowded lobby, br my footfalls quickened - br eager to head you off br before you slipped from view. br br The elevator chimed arrival. br and I tugged your sleeve br as you stepped inside br then blanched in disbelief br as you turned and we each met br the eyes of a total stranger. br br I muttered most rueful apologies. br You smiled amused forgiveness. br The doors sealed between us br and the elevator lifted you br to a destiny beyond my choice to know.