A Prestigious Invitation

It took a while for everyone to get over their shock, and when Mr. Henshaw did, he immediately stood to his feet and said, "I'm sorry. Those words were said out of ignorance."

Without mentioning a word to him, Mr. Vance looked at Serena and calmly intoned, "I called your office, and you weren't there. Since what I have to say is important, I decided to stop by. I hope it's not a problem."

Waking