The incident had attracted attention . A comparative quiet followed , the guests following the letters with their eyes as they were passed around the table . They fancied that Annixter had arranged a surprise .
Инцидент привлек внимание. Наступила относительная тишина, гости следили глазами за буквами, проходившими по столу. Им показалось, что Анникстер устроил сюрприз.
