"
"Oh, I could manage the intrigues and the diplomat both, I
expect."
"I'm sure you could! Now, let's fly and get dressed. The Kenerleys
will come soon and I'm crazy to see Adele's darling baby."
Soon after, the girls going downstairs in their fresh, light
summer frocks, were much pleased to see that Patty's ruse had
succeeded. Aunt Adelaide was gracefully posed in a veranda chair,
wearing the lavender gown, a collar of fine old lace, and her
amethyst necklace. She looked gentle and charming, and seemed in
high good humour.
"I hope you like this gown," she said. "I hesitated a long time,
but finally chose it because it matched my necklace."
"It's lovely," said Patty, enthusiastically; "and it suits you
awfully well. Look, Mona, there they come!"
Another moment, and a rosy-cheeked young matron flew into Mona's
arms and greeted her after the most approved manner of reunited
school friends.
"You dearest old thing!" she cried. "You haven't changed a bit,
except to grow better looking! And, Mona, here's my husband,--Jim,
his name is,--but HERE'S the baby!"
A nurse stepped forward, bringing a mite of humanity, who was
laughing and waving her little fat arms, as if delighted to be of
the party.
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