It was easily accomplished in two hours, and then Patty found
herself a very much honoured guest in Mrs. Perry's pleasant home.
"It's dear of you to come," said the vivacious little hostess, as
she took Patty and Marie to their rooms upon their arrival.
"It's dear of you to ask me." returned Patty; "I love to go to
parties, and I love to go into new people's houses,--I mean people's
new houses,--oh, well, you know what I mean; I mean HERE!"
"The house IS new," said Mrs. Perry, laughing, "but we're getting to
be old people, and we want you young folks to liven us up."
"Old people!" and Patty smiled at the pretty young matron.
"Yes, wait till you see my baby. She's almost three years old! Fancy
my going to balls, with a big girl like that."
"You're just fishing," said Patty, laughingly, "and I shan't humour
you. I know you young mothers! You go to a party, and you're the
belles, and leave all us wall-flowers green with envy!"
Mrs. Perry's eyes twinkled, and she looked so roguish that Patty
exclaimed, "You're exactly like Mr. Cameron! I can well believe
you're his sister."
"Who's he? Oh, you mean Kit! I don't think I ever heard him called
Mr. Cameron before, and it does sound so funny! Can't we persuade
you to say Kit?"
"I don't mind, if he doesn't," said Patty, carelessly.
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