"
"He'll be here if you ask him; even if he has to go back to the city
Friday and come up again for Saturday. Phil and Roger come Saturday,
you know."
Van Reypen had gone back to town for a few days, and Hal Ferris was
also away on business, which was one reason why the girls had
plunged so interestedly into their merry scheme.
Thursday afternoon they started for Maple Bank in time to be at the
post-office before four o'clock, and witness the arrival of Mr.
Cameron.
Patty looked her dainty best, in a white linen, with a broad-brimmed
hat wreathed with pink roses. Her pink parasol was flounced with
chiffon and adorned with a bunch of pink roses, and two rose blooms
were tucked in her belt.
"Rather summery garb, for the last of April," said Patty, gazing at
herself in Adele's long mirror; "but I said I'd wear white before I
thought. However, it's a lovely day, and with my motor coat I'll be
warm enough going over."
They started off in high spirits, and reached the post-office at
quarter before four. Kit was already there, walking calmly up and
down the maple-shaded village street, and apparently waiting with
properly concealed impatience.
In accordance with directions, the chauffeur drove right past the
post-office and around a corner, where the three conspirators might
indulge in a burst of laughter.
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