Trust all to your Uncle Jim!
Come along with me."
The two started down the walk toward the garage, and Adele called
out, "Where are you going?"
"Going to elope," Kenerley returned gaily over his shoulder, and
they went on.
He took out the little car, which Patty could easily run herself,
and putting her in, he jumped in beside her.
"I'll go with you, past the porch," he said, "and see you outside
the gate."
So they dashed by the group on the veranda, not heeding their chaff
and once outside the grounds, Jim said, "Are you sure you want to go
alone, Patty?"
"Yes, please, Jim. I want to think a little."
"Oh, you GIRL! you needn't tell ME! some chap's been making love to
you!"
"Nonsense!" but Patty's blush belied her words.
"I hope it IS nonsense, Patty, dear. You're too young to have a
serious affair yet awhile. Take an old friend's advice and say no
this time."
"Of course I shall. Don't worry about me, Jim."
"No, indeed. You've good common sense in that curly golden pate of
yours. I'll get out here, and you go along, Patty, and have a nice
little maiden meditation all to yourself, and come back fancy free,
but don't stay out too late."
Kenerley got out of the car and went back to the house, and Patty
drove on alone.
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