"
"And meantime we must get better acquainted, as you said when we
were dancing. May I come to see you in the city? Where do you live?"
"In Seventy-second Street," said Patty, "but I feel it my duty to
tell you that there's already a long line awaiting admission."
"Oh, yes, I've seen that line when I've been passing. It goes clear
round the corner of the block. Do I have to take my place at the
end, or can I have a special favour shown me?"
"I'm sure your sense of justice wouldn't permit that. You take your
place at the end of the line, and when your turn comes I'll be glad
to welcome you."
"Then that's all right," said Mr. Bell, cheerfully, "and you'll be
surprised to see how soon I appear! Now, lady fair, would you rather
go and dance or sit here and listen to me converse?"
"It's pleasant to rest a little," and Patty nestled into her
cushions, "and you really ARE amusing, you know. Let's stay here a
little while."
"Now, isn't that nice of you! Do you want to talk, too, or shall I
do it all and give you a complete rest?"
"You do it all," said Patty, indolently. "It will be like going to a
monologue entertainment."
"At your orders. What subject would you like?"
"Yourself.
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