This way, Caroline, if you please." He took his niece by the arm and led her to the side of the room not visible from the doorway.

She was too astonished to resist, but asked an agitated question.
"What is it ?" she cried.

"Who is coming ?" "Some friends of yours," was the quiet reply.

"Nothin' to be frightened about.

Steve, stay where you are." The boy was greatly excited.