And something stronger than he could resist impelled him to announce his presence at the door.
At his knock there fell a sudden silence beyond the thick panels.

For several moments he waited, holding his breath.

Then he heard quick steps, the door swung slowly open, and he faced Josephine.
"Pardon me for interrupting you," he apologized in a low voice.

"Your father sent me for you and your mother.

He says that you must come and wake the baby." Slowly Josephine held out a hand to him.