"But, Jerry, in that important part——"
"Don't worry. She can do it."
"Has Althea Morton come yet?"
"I haven't seen her. Here she comes now."
A fair, lovely woman made her way toward them through the crowd. She was Naomi.
"I was just asking Jerry about you," the older woman said.
"My! but you are magnificent, Herodias," she exclaimed.
"Isn't she?" Jerry echoed.
"You are really perfect, Althea. Isn't she lovely, Jerry?" Mrs. Brendon responded.
Althea looked into Jerry's eyes, and blushed.