Why, they're nothing
compared to your trouble and Mr. Perry's, and the boys'."
Patty telephoned Philip Van Reypen, and that young man was simply
aghast.
"I can't believe it!" he exclaimed. "Do you mean to say that you
people are to be held up there for weeks? It's preposterous! It's
criminal!"
"Don't talk like that, Philip. We can't help it. The Perrys can't
help it. And it isn't a national catastrophe. Honestly, a few weeks'
rest will do me good."
"Yes! With that Cameron man dangling at your heels!"
"Well, Philip, if I have to stay here, you ought to be glad I have
some one here to amuse me."
"I'm not! I'd rather you were there alone! Patty, I won't stand it!
I'm coming up myself, to dig you out!"
"Don't talk foolishness! If you come up here, you'll have to stay!
They don't let any one leave the house."
"All right, then, I'll stay! That wouldn't be half bad."
"Philip, behave yourself! Mrs. Perry has all the company she can
take care of."
"I'll help her take care of her company. One of 'em, anyway!"
"I won't talk to you, if you're so silly. Now listen. You go ahead
with your party to-night, and ask some other pretty girl to take my
place."
"Take your place!" Philip's growl of disgust nearly broke the
telephone.
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