Going to the 'phone on the wall, she took off the receiver and spoke into it.
"Hello! Have Oku bring some ice-water."
"I've got a terrible headache," he went on. "The man who drinks too much is a fool—" Looking towards Virginia, who stood silently by, he added:
"You don't have to say anything—I know you agree with me. And quite right too! I'm ashamed of myself."
Fanny discreetly went towards the door.
"I—I think I'll go," she said timidly.
"Don't go," he pleaded. "Please stay awhile and give me your moral support." Glancing at his wife, he added ruefully: "I feel that I'm going to need it."
Fanny halted and at that moment there was a knock at the door.
"Come in," said Virginia.
Oku entered with a pitcher o£ ice water and glasses. Salaaming low, he said: