Publius Floe, noted industrialist
Without Publius Floe, the ice king, one doubts that chilled champagne, ice cream, or properly set aspic would be available at any price.
No wonder that Mr Floe has been able to feather his magnificent nest with the best of everything. Every dinner is Belshazzar’s Feast. His country seat is a vision of Xanadu.
But is he truly happy? He would admit, turning away for a moment from his brilliant parties and flowing cups, that something is lacking.
That something is love.
But he has lately had a glimpse, spot-lit, of this elusive emotion, and has decided to pursue it at any cost.