Macon held those cool little fingers in his, and felt a pleasant kind of sadness running through him. Oh, danger had returned to his life. He was forced to worry once again about wars and disasters and the future of the world. Julian stopped by to discuss the U.S. guides for the West Coast. It seemed an unnecessary visit to Macon - no doubt the real purpose was to spy - and he kept Julian in the living room. The others were all in the kitchen, and Macon had no intention of letting Julian meet them. But Julian said, 'Aren't you going to introduce me to Muriel?' 'She's busy.' 'I'd really like to meet her.' 'Why? Hasn't Rose given you a full report?'