“This isn’t such a big country, so one shouldn’t be too concerned about spreading big celebrity news here,” Raven responded in a teasing tone of voice.

“Oh, but it’s not the size that counts. It’s the drama, the wealth, the international relations, etcetera,” Adrian remarked.

“That’s true,” Gwyneth replied. “There are many small countries which are highly influential internationally,” she added.

“I won’t call our country that rich or ...