"Oh, yes," agreed Patty, lightly, "and you promised that you'd BE shared. So don't forget it!"
"As if I'd EVER forget anything YOU say to me! By the way, Mona says she's going to have a house party. What do you s'pose it'll be like?"
"I s'pose it'll be lovely. She hasn't talked to me about it yet, for we really haven't had time. The new chaperon came to-day."
"Is she a veritable Dragon? Won't she let you girls do anything?"
Patty laughed. "I don't think DRAGON exactly describes her. And she hasn't denied us anything as yet. But then, she only came this morning."
"I shall call soon, and make friends with her. I'm always liked by chaperons."
"Yes, Mrs. Hastings, for example," said Patty, laughing at the recollection of the night before.
"Oh, all chaperons look alike to me," said Jack. "Now, let's go over and hear the band play."
Across the garden, a fine orchestra was making music, and Patty hummed in tune, as they strolled over the lawns. As they neared a group of young people who were eagerly chatting, Guy Martin called out, "Come on, you two, you're just the ones we want."
"WHAT for?" queried Jack.