But I'd like to stay a little while longer. And, yet, I
don't want them to know where I've been, until I get there, and tell
them myself."
"Let them wait," said Bob Peyton. "It won't hurt them to worry a
little. Now, Miss Fairfield, we're going to have some music, and
perhaps,--as you're such an angel of goodness to us anyway,--perhaps
you'll sing for us."
They all sang in chorus, and some sang solos, and after awhile it
was Patty's turn.
She had none of her elaborate music with her, so she told Mrs.
Brewster she would sing any songs or ballads that she might happen
to have.
They found a book of old songs, which Mr. Brewster declared were his
favourites, and Patty sang two or three of those.
Among them was the old Scotch song of "Loch Lomond." Patty had never
seen this, but as Mr. Brewster was fond of it he urged her to try
it. The song was not difficult and Patty read easily, so she made a
success of it. As she came to the lines, "I'll take the high road
and you take the low road," she glanced at Farnsworth, with a half-
smile.
He did not return the smile, but looked at her steadily and with a
slightly puzzled expression.
When the song was over, Farnsworth crossed the room and stood by
Patty's side.
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