A servant came to announce the arrival of Mr Granville before he actually was escorted into the room where Julia was waiting. He came through the door with a wide smile on his face and a wrapped gift in his hands.
"Julia! How nice to see you again!" He welcomed her with an embrace, and then pulled back an arm's length. "Let me look at you. You're a sight for sore eyes. This is for you," he said, giving her the gift. "A memento from India. I hope you like it."