While the fortunes were being told, there was a concert in the drawing room. Grace sang in her high, sweet soprano voice, followed by another of Zerlina’s Gypsy songs. Then José was induced to sing a beautiful Spanish love song, and finally Jimmie gave a comic version of “The Old Homestead” in which he himself acted every part.
After the fortunes were told Granny Ann sent word that there was one person she had not seen, and go she would not until she had seen him.
“Who has not yet been in?” demanded the major.
There was no reply.
“José, you have not seen her, have you?” asked Mollie.
“No,” replied José; “I do not wish to go.”
Word was sent in to Granny Ann, who sent a message back that she insisted on seeing the young man.
“Oh, go ahead, José,” urged Stephen. “It’s only for a few minutes, and we want to have another dance before bedtime.”
José bowed and disappeared from the room. Soon after Mollie touched Bab on the arm.
“Bab,” she whispered, “come out on the porch. I have something to tell you.”