"
Just then Hal Ferris came up and monopolised Daisy's attention, and
Farnsworth, imagining himself in the way, strolled off. He joined
the laughing group that was gathered around Patty, but he stood
moodily silent, listening while she chaffed the others.
"It's getting chilly," Patty said, at last, "and I think it's too
late to stay outdoors any longer. May parties are all very well
while the sun shines. But as queen, I issue a royal mandate that now
we all go in the house and dance."
"And as First Goldstick-in-Waiting, I claim the first dance with the
queen," and Philip Van Reypen tucked Patty's hand through his arm
and led her away to the house.
"And I claim the Maid of Honour," and Kit Cameron led Daisy away.
"Hold on," cried Hal Ferris, "the Maid of Honour is my partner."
"Possession is nine points of the law," and Hal gaily retained
Daisy's hand in his own, lest she should escape him.
But there were plenty of other gay and merry maidens of the court,
and soon several couples were whirling up and down through the great
hall.
Farnsworth stood apart, not joining in the dance, and presently
Adele came up to him.
"Dance with me, Bill," she said, with the freedom of long
acquaintance.
Pages:
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245