Baby May, indeed, left her place to run to her mother and give her a flower, and then dutifully returned to escort Patty.
The throne was under a bower made of evergreen boughs and trailing vines, interspersed with apple blossoms and other flowers.
As the procession neared the throne, Ferris, with his long gold sceptre, struck an attitude on one side, and Van Reypen, who carried the crown on a white satin cushion, took his place on the other side.
Daisy as Maid of Honour and Baby May as Flower Girl took their stand, and the two Court Jesters danced to their appointed places.
This left Patty alone, and, as there had been no rehearsal, she was a little uncertain what to do, when Farnsworth stepped forward and took her hand and gracefully led her to the throne, where he seated her in state. Then he made a profound bow and stepped away to one side.
Van Reypen came forward, and with a gay little impromptu speech, put a floral crown on Patty's head, and Ferris presented her with the long gilded sceptre.
Patty made a little speech of humorous greeting, and the coronation was declared over, and Patty was Queen of the May.
The guests came thronging around to talk to the pretty queen, and then they all went to the tea-tent. This gay and festive place was decorated with flowers and flags, and a delightful feast was served.
"Will you have an ice, Patty?" asked Farnsworth, "or something more substantial?"
"Here you are, Patty; I know what you want." and Kit Cameron came up with a cup of hot bouillon and a sandwich.