Mrs.Dunn, who was in the lead, stopped short in her majestic though creaking march of entrance, and her florid face turned a brighter crimson.

Her son, strolling languidly at her heels, started violently and dropped his hat.

The lawyer, bringing up in the rear, closed the door and remained standing near it.

Caroline uttered an exclamation of surprise.

Her brother drew himself haughtily erect.