"I must go away and leave you here," he said presently. "I am always leaving you to some scene of gayety."
"But you take the two most tempting young men, the lieutenant and Dr. Collaston. Why, he will add quite a grace and interest to Washington. And the goodly company will be scattered, leaving behind the old people, who are always talking of their young days. I promised Betty I would stay a whole week with her sister. There—I think they are calling you."
"Carriage ready, sah. Jes' time to meet de stage," said the black servant, who still wore his wedding favor proudly.
Were most girls reluctant to marry? Roger Carrington wondered. Miss Fairfax had gone away joyfully.
CHAPTER XIII.
LOVERS AND LOVERS.
Jaqueline found herself very much engrossed.
There was another young lady to attract visitors, and Patricia soon became a favorite. She was vivacious and ready to take her part in any amusement, could dance like a fairy, and sing like a bird.
"You'll have to look to your laurels, Miss Jaqueline," said old Mr. Manners, their next neighbor. "Patty will carry off all the lovers in no time. I hope you have made sure of yours."
Jaqueline blushed and tossed her head.
"He would marry me to-morrow," she returned. "I'm in no haste to be married."