"Now you've time for a tub and a rest before dinner.

So I'm going to leave you.

Come down at eight,--or sooner, if you like." Housewifely Patty ran away, happy in her new role of hostess to a house party.
The men still sat on the tea-porch, smoking, and talking over the political situation.
"Here you are again," Chick greeted her; "but where's the che-ild?
I must see that youngster to-night.

I've--I've brought her a present." "Oh, well, come along, then," said Patty; "if you're really so anxious to meet the young lady,--why wait ?" The two went up to the nursery, and though a little surprised at the unexpected call, Nurse Winnie made no objection.
"Here's your new friend," and Patty lifted Fleurette out of her pillows and presented her to Chick.
"What a beauty!" he cried, as he saw the golden curls and the big blue eyes.

"And so intelligent!" "Of course! Did you think she'd look vacant ?" "They often do," said Chick, sagely.