Lorenz stumbled out his words. “Miz Rolfe, ah'm sorry ah bumped into y'all. But uh, ah, uh, well, ah wuz kinda in a hurry.” He stammered to a halt and then added, “Ah mean, ah wouldn't run into such a pretty woman if ah'd watched what ah wuz doin'.”
Color rose in both of Olga's tanned cheeks. She decided to smile at Lorenz to forgive his gawkiness and then extended her hand. “It's nice to meet you.” She stepped past them into the living room, and Lorenz pursed his lips, gently blew out his breath, and looked at MacDonald.
MacDonald smiled at him and actually winked. He then picked up Mina and nodded for Lorenz to precede him into the room where everyone was seated except Uncle Kasper.
Martin stood up and motioned to the straight chair next to him. He smiled and extended his hand. “Mr. L
