"
"Well, if I'm awake I'll come down the ladder; but if not, don't
expect me."
"But if you want to be rescued, you must take the opportunity when
it offers."
"Oh, I'm not so sure I want to be rescued. I'm ready now to make the
best of things and I'm planning to have a real good time while we
stay here."
"Nice little Captive Princess! Nice little Princess Poppycheek! And
am I included in these good times?"
"Yes, indeed. It will take the four of us; and Mrs. Perry, whenever
we can get her, to have the good times I'm planning."
All through dinner time Patty was her own gay, merry self. Babette
was not mentioned, nor the fact that they were staying in
Eastchester, under compulsion, and it might have been just a happy
party invited there for pleasure.
Mr. Perry's absence was, of course, painfully noticeable. But Patty
knew that Mrs. Peny had telephoned him all about the case, and she
made no comment. She was determined that she would not be
responsible for any allusion to their trouble.
After dinner Patty informed them all that a musicale would take
place. Everybody agreed to this, and all joined in singing gay
choruses and glees. Patty sang solos, and Kit and Marie played
duets.
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