"
So Kit went away, and Patty turned back to the laughing group who
were merrily discussing the joke.
Mrs. Homer and Marie were so horrified when they learned of their
narrow escape from trouble, and so gratified that through Patty it
had been an escape, that their feelings were decidedly mixed.
Beatrice was by nature what is called a good loser, and she took her
defeat gaily.
"I had thought," she said, "that Kit and I were the best practical
jokers in the world; but we've been beaten by Patty Fairfield! Now,
that you're all here, I'm really glad of it, but I did think it
would be fun to see mother and Marie hopping around, waiting for
you!"
Then they all went out to luncheon, and among the pretty table
decorations and merry first of April jests, Patty managed to smuggle
in at Bee's place a funny little figure. It was a bauble doll
dressed like a Jester or Court Fool. And he bore a tiny flag in his
hand, bearing the legend, April first.
"I AM an April Fool!" Beatrice admitted, as she took her seat, "but
I forgive Patty for making me one, if all of the rest of you will
forgive me."
Bee made this apology so prettily, and her roguish dark eyes flashed
so brightly, that forgiveness was freely bestowed, and indeed, as
one of the guests remarked, there was nothing to forgive.
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