She's quality inside an' out." A peal of the bell cut short further interesting revelations.

Aunt Melvy hurried through the hall, leaving doors open behind her.

At the front door she paused in dismay.

Before her stood the Nelsons in calling attire, presenting two immaculate cards for her acceptance.
Too late she remembered her instructions.
"'Fore de Lawd!" she cried in consternation, "ef I ain't done fergit dat pan ag'in!" Sandy, left alone in the dining-room, was listening with every nerve a-quiver for the sound of Ruth's voice.

The thought that she was here under the same roof with him sent the blood bounding through his veins.