"Watch me!" she added, as she ran away.
"What a splendid girl!" said the V.A.D.

"And that captivating American way she has.

Perfectly ripping, I call it.

I do hope we shall be friends." In a short time Paula came rushing back into the room, announcing triumphantly that arrangements had been made according to her programme, with the matron in hearty accord.
"And she sends her love," she said to the V.A.D.

"She would not have you on any account miss this party.