"If you're so worried, let's find comfort in bed. Just give in already, Felix." Even at this point, Averill had not given up her real reason for visiting and was still trying every trick in her book.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Felix, already looking for an escape from Averill's advances, rushed to answer. Seeing it was his neighbor Queenie, he was beyond relieved. Talk about perfect timing!
"Queenie, I'll get the door right away!" He turned to Averill. "It might be something urgent from my