"Oh, wait a minute! Have you given them all away?"
"No; only the first twelve, so far. But cheer up! I may be able to dispose of the others."
"You're a naughty, bad, mean little princess; and I don't love you any more."
Kit looked reproachfully at Patty, with his eyes so full of disappointment that she relented.
"I didn't give away the first one, really," she said, softly. "I saved that for you."
"You blessed, dear, sweet little Princess you! Now, don't give away any more, will you? I know you'll have thousands of requests."
"I'll see about it," was all Patty would promise, and then the music began and they stepped out on to the dancing floor.
CHAPTER IX
EDDIE BELL
"Which do you like best of all the boys you've met?" asked Kit, as they danced.