"Yes, do, I'd love to be there. Gracious, here comes Mona. I must be with the others."
Patty hurried across the room to stand with the bridal attendants, and, looking very handsome in her travelling costume, Mona bade them good-bye. There was no mad scramble as the bride and groom departed, but flower petals and confetti were showered on them, which they good-naturedly allowed.
"Come along, my lady," said Roger, at last, as Mona delayed to talk to the girls.
And then they went away, and some of the guests stayed to dance a little longer.
"Come, Patty," said Van Reypen, as the orchestra struck up, "this is our dance."
Patty assented, and they went gliding over the perfect floor.
Philip said nothing while they danced, and Patty, too, was silent.
This was unusual, for Patty generally chattered as she danced.
"Tired, dear?" said Philip, at last.
"A little. It has been a long evening."
"And a strenuous one. I saw you were getting weary as you stood in that line of receiving so long. Come, let us sit down."