Leaves of fairy-like
silver filigree, and tiny apple blossoms, of pink and white
enamel. Light in weight, soft, yet sparkling in effect, it rested
on her fair head, in no way interfering with the silver star that
flashed above it. Indeed, it seemed the last touch needed to
perfect the beauty of Patty's costume, and her face was more than
ever like an apple blossom as she turned to thank Farnsworth for
his gift.
But before she could do so, several people sprang in from the
hall, where they had been watching the coronation ceremony.
"Hooray for you two!" cried Roger. "You show true dramatic genius!
Patty, you're a peach to-night! Bill, you're a hummer!"
Only Daisy was unsmiling. A pang of jealousy thrilled her heart,
as she saw the exquisite picture Patty made, and saw, too, the
lovely gift Farnsworth had given her. Daisy's costume was
beautiful and exceedingly artistic, but the grey, misty garb
seemed tame beside Patty's clear coloured draperies and bright,
sea-weed tangled hair.
"Patty, you're wonderful!" Mona exclaimed. "If I weren't so
weighted down with this dragging train, I'd hug you!"
Mona looked regal in her Cleopatra costume. She had chosen a rich
white and gold brocaded satin, and the gold lace on the train
which hung from her shoulders, made it heavy indeed.
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