The context of the following conversation is Riley prepared for the reception. It was going to be a grand event.:
Riley says Last night we had the reception to welcome the incoming college president..
The friend responds I saw an article about it this morning in the local news blog, looked fancy..
Riley responds It was, we had a champagne and a raw bar and a quartet and there were quiet a few speeches..
The friend responds Sounds wonderful, weren't you the chair of the committee planning it..
Riley responds I was, we had been planning and preparing for months..
The friend responds I am glad it was such a success, I think its bodes well for the incoming president..