Seeing the look on my face

 

Seeing the look on my face, Daisy smiled and said, “Oh, don’t worry, you’ll get used to it. Mr. Elvis doesn’t live like most people. He has a schedule all his own!” I remember thinking to myself, “This could be a VERY interesting job!”

Daisy went on to explain that Elvis’ spot was always at the far end of the dining room table. After looking in the china closet and finding the necessary items I set up for a single service at the end of the table, as I had been told

to do. The china was a beautiful blue Wedgwood Buckingham pattern.

Daisy told me that Elvis would be eating alone, a rare occurrence for him. As I was adjusting the silverware in the proper positions, I heard someone say, “Well, Nancy, welcome to Graceland.” I looked up and there in front of me was Elvis Presley, movie star, singer, world-class entertainer and, most importantly, my boss! I remember thinking, “This is one of the most handsome faces I’ve ever seen!” (Anyone who was fortunate enough to have known him personally will appreciate this, but his handsome good looks truly radiated and his blue eyes twinkled! I immediately sensed that he was a kind, decent and caring human being.)

excerpt from the book "Inside Graceland" by Nancy Rooks