He got up too and watched her walking away.

“Thank you for coming, Ella.”

“It is my pleasure.”

Collins, who had been waiting for her at the foyer, got up at once and followed her.

Tim was happy with the arrangements and wished to see the old man's face. To his delight, he walked into the parlor to update him on their meeting.

“Old Man, do you wish to see me?” He asked pretending not to know that Ella was around.

“Yes. The dietician came.”

“Oh, that is good. How was your ...