Come in." He stumbled as he crossed the sill, recovered his balance, laughed, and then all at once seemed to become aware of the group in the hall.

He looked about him, swaying a little as he did so.
"Ah, Mabel!" he exclaimed, genially.

"Got here first, didn't you?
Sorry I was late, but it was all old Parker's fault.

Wouldn't let us say goodby.

But we came some when we did come.