the sun shown down upon the manor , revealing not one spot of dust or rot.the new coat of paint really did wonders to the house.the windows were so clear that ivan would not have realized they were there if he didnt know better.when ivan approached the door , he noticed that even the wolf-faced doorknocker appeared to be smiling.the whole house and its aura was gleaming , waiting anxiously for the unsuspecting guests that would arrive for the dinner party that night .