Ruby Gregory finished her long explanation in one breath.
Once again, the room fell into a long silence.
The servant who had opened the door for Rusell Henris and Steve Burton saw that the two men were still standing at the entrance without entering. Unable to help herself, she put down the potted plants she was tending to and walked up to them, asking politely, "Mr. Burton, Mr. Henris, why aren't you going in?"
Steve Burton did not respond, but Rusell Henris came to his senses first. He let out an "uh" but did not know what else to say.
The servant had no idea what had happened. Without waiting for Rusell Henris to speak again, she smiled at the people in the room and called out, "Sir, Madam, Miss, Mr. Burton and Mr. Henris are here..."
