The dinner could be described as simple, but the dishes served were all delicacies. Lionel felt it would be improper not to provide such a feast.
As everyone took their seats, Lionel glanced around and expressed his dissatisfaction, "Where is Ruth? The guests are all seated, and she's still dawdling?"
"Sir, Ms. Ruth went out," a trembling maid replied.
"Nonsense!" Lionel barked.
He immediately called Ruth. "We have distinguished guests at home, and you ran off?! You might belong to the Comba