The court in any action, suit, or proceeding, in which service is made in the manner provided in section 3383 or 3384 of this title may, in its discretion, order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of section 3387 of this title and to defend such action. (Added 1967, No. 344 (Adj. Sess.), § 1 (ch. 1, subch. 3, § 8).)