"
"No, madame," and Patty's tone was most humble.
To her great delight the telephone was in a small booth by itself,
and Patty soon made Adele acquainted with the whole story.
Adele was not altogether pleased with the prank, but as she couldn't
help herself, she accepted the situation with a good grace, and
promised to send for Patty later in the evening.
CHAPTER XX
THE RIDE HOME
Patty stood in the butler's pantry when the guests entered the
dining-room for dinner.
She was determined to do her part perfectly, for she knew quite well
how everything should be done, and she entered into the spirit of it
as if it were a play.
There were eight at the table, and as Patty tripped in to serve the
soup she caught the approving glance of Mr. Bob Peyton. She quickly
dropped her eyes and proceeded with her duties quietly and
correctly. But as she set down the third soup plate, she chanced to
look across the table, and met the calm, straightforward gaze of
Bill Farnsworth!
She didn't drop the soup-plate or make any awkward movement. Patty
was not that sort. She looked down quickly, though it was with
difficulty that she prevented the corners of her mouth from breaking
into a smile.
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