"You know exactly what you want, and when you describe it, it seems to be the only possible thing that anybody could want for that particular place." "That is a result of decision of character, my child.

It is a Fairfield trait, and I hope you possess it; though I cannot say I have seen any marked development of it, as yet.

But you must have noticed it in your Aunt Alice." "Yes, I have," said Patty; "she is so decided that, with all her sweetness, I have sometimes been tempted to call her stubborn." "Stubbornness and decision of character are very closely allied; but now, we're going to select the furniture for your own bedroom, and if you have any decision of character, you will have ample opportunity to exercise it." "Oh, I'll have plenty of decision of character when it comes to that," said Patty; "you will find me a true Fairfield." Aided by her father's judgment and advice, Patty selected the furnishings for her own room.

She had chosen green as the predominant colour, and the couch and easy-chairs were upholstered in a lovely design of green and white.

The rug was green and white, and for the brass bedstead with its white fittings, a down comfortable with a pale green cover was found.