they would n't have to come tramping through the main house then . not unless i see you first , ginger replied and then hung up without anything further . she studied the trees around , straining her eyes as she searched downhill for people huddled in knots . i was told dinner would be served promptly at six and i had a few minutes before i would be late . we dont have much time right now . these are their plates sir , we exchanged them with the ones you gave us . 