CHAPTER XVI
AN INVITATION DECLINED
Philip Van Reypen went away, and his aunt never knew that he had been to her house on that occasion.
“I’m glad that boy has sense enough to keep away when I tell him to,” she remarked at luncheon, and Patty hastily took a sip of water to hide her uncontrollable smile.
“Yes, he seems to obey you,” she said, by way of being agreeable.
“He does. He’s a good boy, but too impressionable. He’s captivated by every girl he meets, so I warn you again, Miss Fairfield, not to notice his pretended interest in you.”
Patty tossed her head a little haughtily.
“Do not be alarmed, Mrs. Van Reypen,” she said, “I have no interest whatever in your nephew.”