“Well, we can’t help that, and anyway——”
“Tuesday, I suppose; but Adèle said——”
“No, Monday, Mona, for us, and the boys——”
“I’m not sure that I’ll go. You see——”
“Now, stop such nonsense! Of course he isn’t invited, but I’ll never speak to you again if——”
“Oh, of course I will, but I’ll only stay——”
“Yes, all our best frocks, and lots of presents and, oh, Mona, come on over here, do. There’s oceans of things to talk about!”
“All right, I will. Good-bye.”
“Good-bye.” And Patty hung up the receiver. “She’s coming over here, Nan; there’s so much to plan for, you know. Do help me, won’t you? A regular Christmas tree, and all that, you know; and presents for everybody, and a dance at the country club, and I don’t know what all.”
“Yes, you will have a lovely time.” And Nan smiled with sympathy at the excited girl, whose sparkling eyes and tumbled hair betokened her state of mind.