She fidgetted with her feet.
Her feet were small and shapely.
“I didn’t know if you would come or not,” said Mrs. Perry.
“But you invited me to!” said Gordon.
“I know I did,” said Mrs. Perry.
“And I said that I would,” said Gordon.
“I know that too,” said Mrs. Perry.
“Then why wouldn’t I come?” said Gordon.
“I don’t know,” said Mrs. Perry, “but I thought that you might be—afraid.”
“Afraid of—what?” said Gordon.