Anthony led Otto past the crowd to a secluded corner deep down the corridor. He stopped in his tracks and turned to bow to Otto.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Carrington. I've made a fool of myself!"

Anthony explained, "I was really trying to steal Ms. Miller's limelight. Those people surrounded me and bombarded me with questions. I only lied because I was trying to keep her identity a secret."

He added, "When you see her, please explain this to her. Please!"

He sounded sincere, but also somehow a little