Now for the third,
Nancy."
It took a long time to select a third one, for Nan was in favour of
a pretty girl, while Patty thought it would be more fun to send a
plain one.
At last they agreed on a picture of another of Patty's school
friends, who was of the willowy, die-away kind. She was a blonde,
but of a pale, ashen-haired variety, not at all like Patty's Dresden
china type. The pose was aesthetic, and the girl looked soulful and
languishing.
"Just the thing!" cried Patty. "If he thinks I look like THAT, I'll
never speak to him again!"
And so, amid great glee, the three pictures were made into a neat
parcel, and addressed to Mr. Christopher Cameron.
"Now, for goodness' sake, Patty, eat your breakfast! Your chocolate
is stone cold. I'll go down and call a messenger and despatch this
precious bundle of beauty to its destination."
"All right," returned Patty, and, with a feeling of having
successfully accomplished her task, she turned her attention to her
breakfast tray.
CHAPTER V
THREE PICTURES
It was Tuesday morning that Patty had sent the pictures, and that
same evening she was invited to dine and go to the opera with Mrs.
Van Reypen.
Patty was a great favourite with the aristocratic old lady, and was
frequently asked to the Van Reypen home.
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