When are you going to meet him,
Elise?"
"I don't know; but Marie says she'll have a few friends to tea some
day soon, and she'll ask him. She says it'll have to be a very small
tea, because he hates to meet people."
"Why doesn't she have just you two? I think it would be more
romantic."
"Oh, nonsense. This isn't romance. I think Mr. Cameron is a freak,
anyway. But it's all amusing, and I hope you'll be at the tea,
yourself, Patty."
"I will if I'm asked," said Patty.
CHAPTER III
THE HEPWORTHS AT HOME
It was the day of Christine's home-coming, and Patty was busy as a
bee preparing for the great event. The pretty apartment where the
Hepworths were to live was all furnished and equipped, but Patty was
looking after the dainty appointments of a party.
Not a large party, only about a dozen of their own set. Nan was
there, too, and Elise Farrington, and they were arranging flowers in
bowls and jars and vases, till the rooms were a bower of blossoms.
"What time will they arrive?" said Elise.
"We expected them about six o'clock," returned Patty; "but I had a
telegram, and their train is delayed, so they can't get here until
nine. So I want the party all assembled when they come.
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