Eda, feeling that they were entering the elevator and the door was closing, in a cold voice, pleaded.

"You can put me down; don't you think you're exaggerating?" Get me down, I can walk on my own.

But Magnus didn't budge. He kept his grip firm as the elevator moved. When the door finally opened, he walked calmly with Eda on his shoulder.

The receptionist, visibly upset, walked over to Magnus, and addressed her in a critical tone.

"Mr. Graties, this little woman is an intruder. You shouldn't have