"Did you ever see such colouring as that girl has!" murmured Daisy Dow to Farnsworth. "I never saw such truly gold hair, or such blue blue eyes, or such a wonderful complexion."
Daisy spoke whole-heartedly and generously, for she loved Patty, and she thought her the prettiest girl she knew.
"She is pretty," agreed Farnsworth. "Tell me about her,—about all the crowd. I've been away a month and lots can happen in that time. Is Patty engaged to Van Reypen?"
"It isn't announced," said Daisy, "but I think she really is. I shouldn't be surprised if they announce it tonight, after Mona goes away."
"Fine chap, Van Reypen. How about the others? Kit and Elise?"
"Yes, I think so. Though that isn't announced either. Goodness, Bill, suppose they all get engaged and married and leave me to be the only old maid in our set!"
"No fear of that, Daisy. Unless you prefer it so,—and I hope you won't."
"You hope that! Why, Bill, if I thought you hoped it——"
Just then a commotion arose as Mona left the table.
"Ready, girls," she cried out. "I'm going to toss my bouquet. Hold out your hands, all of you."