"But if he does—"
As he spoke the front door bell rang in the outer hall. Quickly he added: "I'll bet that's him! Shall you tell him?"
"I certainly shall if you don't," replied Virginia firmly.
Oku passed hurriedly through the room on his way to open the front door.
"Excuse, please, excuse—"
Nervous at meeting her host, Fanny began to mop her face desperately.
"I'm so nervous!" she said. "Do I shake hands with him when I'm introduced or just say 'pleased to meet you?'"
Virginia laughed heartily.
"Behave as you would with anyone else," she said.
"How do you feel, Jimmie?" inquired Fanny.