"That's just it. To-morrow I'll show you a wiser and a better plan of curling it."
"I wish you would, Patty. There are lots of things I want you to advise me about, if you will."
This showed an unusually docile spirit in Mona, and Patty began to think that she might help the girl in many ways during their stay together.
They turned in at the Sayres' beautiful home, and found the grounds gaily decked for the garden party. Bunting and banners of various nations were streaming here and there. Huge Japanese umbrellas shaded rustic settees, and gay little tents dotted the lawn.
The girls went to the veranda, where Mrs. Sayre and her two daughters were receiving their guests. There they were introduced to several out-of-town visitors who were staying with the Sayres.
Captain Sayre, in a most impressive looking white uniform, asked Patty to walk round the grounds with him.
"For," said he, as they strolled away, "there's nothing to do at a garden party BUT walk round the grounds, is there?"
"Indeed there is!" cried Patty. "There's lots to do. There's tennis and croquet and quoits and other games I see already."
"Too hot for such things," declared the captain.
"Then, these tents all about, have interesting inhabitants. There's a fortune teller in one, I know."