“That would be worth staying for, Little Girl, but it is a case of duty, you see. Won’t you write me your thanks,—Apple Blossom?”
“Yes,” said Patty, softly, “I will.”
CHAPTER XX
BRIDESMAID PATTY
Early in February Christine was to be married, and the Fairfields had persuaded her to accept the use of their house for the occasion.
Christine had demurred, for she wanted a simple ceremony with no reception at all. But the Fairfields finally made her see that Mr. Hepworth’s position as an artist of high repute made it desirable that his many friends should be invited to his wedding.
So Christine agreed to the plan, and Patty was delighted at the thought of the festivities in her home.
The elder Fairfields had returned from their Southern trip, but Mrs. Allen was still with them, and there were other house guests from Christine’s Southern home.