Bujrum

Elma heard footsteps on the gravel path. She knew the rhythm: hurried, yet trying to be polite.

Or, I can tell you more about the meaning of Bujrum and other Bosnian hospitality phrases. Bujrum

She didn't mean just walk through the door. She meant: you are welcome here, you are safe here, my home is yours. Elma heard footsteps on the gravel path