“Well, the success isn’t foolish, but your first attempts were.”
“I don’t care; it was good experience. I learned a lot, and I’m not sorry for my part of it.”
“Not even the part that made you acquainted with me?” said a merry voice, and Patty turned to see Philip Van Reypen holding out a hand in greeting.
“No!” cried Patty, as she cordially shook hands with the young man. “No, especially not sorry for that part—for that was the Success!”
“I don’t want to be over-confident,” returned Philip, gaily, “but that sounds as if meeting me were the success!”
“That wasn’t what I meant,” said Patty, smiling and dimpling, “but it remains to be seen. Perhaps we can make that a success also.”
“Do let us try!” said Philip.