We think that is one of the nicest things about it." "You have sense, I see," said Miss Patty in a tone of great satisfaction.

"Would you believe it?
All the people who came here to rent the house wanted to know if they couldn't take the name off the gate during their occupation of it.

I told them roundly that the name went with the house.

This has been Patty's Place ever since my brother Aaron left it to me in his will, and Patty's Place it shall remain until I die and Maria dies.

After that happens the next possessor can call it any fool name he likes," concluded Miss Patty, much as she might have said, "After that--the deluge." "And now, wouldn't you like to go over the house and see it all before we consider the bargain made ?" Further exploration still further delighted the girls.