"I am bound to go as Captain of the Eagles, and that sort of thing, but I would, anyway.

Would you care to come, Adrien, if Mrs.Templeton will allow you?
Of course there are chaperons.

Maitland would see to that." "I should like awfully to go," said Adrien eagerly.

"We might, for a few minutes, Mother?
Of course, Patricia should be in bed, really." Poor Patricia's face fell.
"It is no place for any of you," said the mother, decidedly.

"Just think of that mixed multitude! And you, Patricia, you should be in bed." "But oh, Mamma, dear," wailed Patricia, "I can rest all day to-morrow." At this point a new voice broke in to the discussion and Doctor Templeton appeared.