She'll be here in a minute," said Dolly awkwardly, not clever at lying.

" Yes, here she is.

" Hearing that Anna had called, Kitty had wanted not to appear, but Dolly persuaded her.

Rallying her forces, Kitty went in, walked up to her, blushing, and shook hands.

"I am so glad to see you," she said with a trembling voice.