With a quick turn she was about to pass through the door when Andy caught her sleeve:
"Miss Minerva!"
"Yas, honey!"
"Miss Minerva," he repeated, nervously glancing at Norton, "fer Gawd's sake don't you leave me now! You'se de only restful pusson in dis house!"
With a triumphant laugh Minerva whispered:
"I'll be right back in a minute, honey!"
Norton had watched with apparent carelessness until Minerva had gone. He sprang quickly to his feet, crossed the room and spoke in an excited whisper:
"Andy!"
"Yassah!"
"Go down to that front gate and stay there. Turn back anybody who tries to come in. Don't you allow a soul to enter the lawn."