Then Perry gave place to Wink.
"Good evening," said Wink, grinning blandly.
"Howdy do?
So nice of you to come," murmured the lady.

Wink joined Perry and they crossed to the other side of the terrace and maliciously watched the embarrassment of the other boys.

Joe and Harry Corwin carried things off rather well, but the others were fairly speechless.
Perry chuckled as he saw the growing bewilderment on the face of the hostess.

But finally the ordeal was over and Perry led the way back to the festivities.

Ossie groaned when they were safely out of ear-shot.
"She's on to us," he muttered.