"No.

She seems upset and angry about it, more than anything else; but she's rubbing herself, and she'll be all right in time to bring in the little sandwiches.

Alice! Those flowers!" "I know, mama.

But----" "Hurry!" Mrs.Adams warned her.

"Both of you hurry! I MUST let him in!" She turned to the door, smiling cordially, even before she opened it.
"Do come right in, Mr.Russell," she said, loudly, lifting her voice for additional warning to those above.