A _chaise-longue_ was well supplied with lace pillows and a nearby stand and reading-lamp hinted at the comfortable enjoyment of a tempting array of new books.
Pansies and violets were in small bowls, and on a table stood an enormous vase full of trailing branches of wistaria.
"What a picture!" and Elise stood in the middle of the floor, looking about her.

"Patty, you're a wonder! I don't care if you have shoals of servants, you fixed up this room,--I know you did." "Of course I did,--with Mrs.Chase to help me.

She's a treasure,--she catches on to my ways so quickly.

Glad you like it, Elise, honey.

Now settle yourself here,--your bags will be up in a minute,--and I'll put Mona in her niche." "I'm coming too," and Elise went with the others to the rooms designed for Mona and Roger.
"This is my Royal Suite," laughed Patty, as she ushered them into a charming apartment done up in handsome English chintz.
"It suits me," and Mona nodded approval.