37 seconds after the knock, Alfred opened the door. A warm smile spread across his face when he saw who it was.
"Young Miss Dinah," he said, opening the door wider and stepping aside. "What a delight. Do come in."
A strong masculine voice called from the other room, "Who is it, Alfred?"
Alfred gave Dinah a pleased, secret smile. "It's Dinah Lance, Master Bruce," he answered in kind. And before Alfred could say much more than that, Bruce Wayne strode into the parlor, casually dressed in a plain white shirt, silver cuff links, and a pair of gray trousers - lacking both tie and shoes.
"Ms. Lance," Bruce said with a smile. "Alfred's told me all about you. We were just having a drink. Won't you join us?"