Patricia had not been to school, and had walked over to meet the pupils of the little private class.
“I suppose Nancy's going with you,” Patricia said.
“Of course she will,” said Katie, “don't you just know that Dorothy wouldn't care for the ride if Nancy weren't with her?”
Katie laughed as she said it, the others joining in the merriment, for it was well known that while Dorothy cared very truly for all her friends, Nancy was the dearest. Patricia knew how handsome Romeo looked in his fine harness, and the trim little sleigh with its soft fur robes made a nice setting for Dorothy and Nancy as they spun over the glistening road. She determined to say something which would impress all who listened.
“I'll invite you to a sleighride with me, Arabella,” she said, “will you go?”
“Yes, indeed,” said Arabella, “what time shall I be ready?”
“You be over at my house 'bout two, and we'll go as soon as we want to,” she said.
Nina looked at Jeanette, and when Patricia had left them she spoke the thought that was in her mind.
“I didn't know Patricia Lavine had a horse and sleigh. Has any one ever seen her driving?” she asked.
“Don't b'lieve she has,” said Reginald.