The cook's extravagant ideas were curbed, and the meals were now
less heavily elaborate, and the viands more delicate and carefully
chosen. The service was simpler, and the whole household had lost
much of its atmosphere of vulgar ostentation. Mona, too, was
improved. Her frocks were more dainty and becoming, and Patty had
persuaded her to wear less jewellery and ornamentation. Patty had
also taught her to wave her hair in pretty, loose curls that were
far more effective than the tight frizzes she had worn. The plans
for the house party were complete, and, to the girls, entirely
satisfactory.
Adele Kenerley had been a school friend of Mona's, and was coming
with her husband and baby girl. Daisy Dow, another of Mona's
schoolmates, was coming from Chicago, and Roger Farrington and two
other young men would complete the party, which had been invited
for a week.
Patty had not accomplished all her wishes, without some
difficulties. Several times Mona had balked at Patty's decrees,
and had insisted on following her own inclinations. But by tactful
persuasion Patty had usually won out, and in all important matters
had carried the day. It was, therefore, with honest pride and
satisfaction that she looked over the house just before the
arrival of the guests.
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