"
And then Patty turned again to Mr. Crosby, and by a few skilful
hints she soon had him started on another description of his
travelling experiences, and this time it proved so thrilling that
all at the table were glad to listen to it.
After dinner the whole party went to the opera and occupied Mrs. Van
Reypen's box.
Patty was passionately fond of music, and never talked during a
performance. Between the acts, she was a smiling chatterbox, but
while the curtain was up, she behaved in most exemplary fashion.
Mrs. Van Reypen knew this, or she would not have asked her, for that
lady was old-fashioned in her ways, and had no patience with people
who chattered while the great singers were pouring forth their
marvellous notes.
[Illustration: After dinner the whole party went to the opera]
When the final curtain fell, Mrs. Van Reypen invited her guests to
return to her house for supper, but Patty declined.
"Very well, my dear," said her hostess, "I think, myself, you're too
young to be out any later than this. We will set you down at your
own door, and you must hop right into bed and get your beauty sleep.
Young things like you can't stay young unless you take good care of
your pinky cheeks.
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