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They were alone in the evening, sadly reading. At the doorbell's sound, Vestal speculated, "After ten--what gives? It's probably Brother Robert, come over to enjoy a little knitting and worry. I better go. I'll tell him we're just off to bed."
There was a jangle of voices when the door opened, and high laughter, rough and derisive. Neil rose, ready for battle, but he heard Vestal, like a flute too shrill, inviting, "Certainly, come right in. Enchanted to see you. Now that was very thoughtful of you!"