I hope she won't be too difficult." Grace walked resolutely down the hall to the door at the end.

It was slightly ajar.

Rapping gently, she stood waiting, bravely stifling the strong inclination to turn and walk away without delivering her message.
She heard a quick step; then she and Kathleen West confronted each other.

Without hesitating, Grace said frankly: "Miss West, Miss Ashe is to be my guest on Thanksgiving Day.

Of late you have avoided me, and my friends as well.