“In just a minute, sir.” Marjorie looked at Robert Holton once again, tried to catch his eye but he was talking now to Caroline and Marjorie Ventusa had been put quietly from his mind. She went back to the kitchen.
Outside the restaurant Richard Kuppelton and the receptionist Ruth were wondering whether anybody they knew would be in the restaurant; otherwise they would have to wait for a table.
Kuppelton looked through the window. He blinked nearsightedly. Then he saw Robert Holton and Caroline.
“Caroline’s in there,” he said.
“With Bob?”
“Yes.”
“Well, let’s go on in.” Ruth liked Robert Holton.
“Hello, hello,” said Kuppelton heartily when they were inside.
Caroline and Robert Holton appeared glad to see them.