They all sang in chorus, and some sang solos, and after awhile it was
Patty's turn.
She had none of her elaborate music with her, so she told Mrs. Brewster she would sing any songs or ballads that she might happen to have.
They found a book of old songs, which Mr. Brewster declared were his favourites, and Patty sang two or three of those.
Among them was the old Scotch song of "Loch Lomond." Patty had never seen this, but as Mr. Brewster was fond of it he urged her to try it. The song was not difficult and Patty read easily, so she made a success of it. As she came to the lines, "I'll take the high road and you take the low road," she glanced at Farnsworth, with a half-smile.
He did not return the smile, but looked at her steadily and with a slightly puzzled expression.
When the song was over, Farnsworth crossed the room and stood by
Patty's side.
"Why do you want to take the high road, if I take the low road?" he asked her, abruptly. He took no pains to lower his tones, and Bob Peyton who stood near heard what he said.
"Because I'm taking the low road, and Miss Fairfield will ride with me, though she won't with you."
Peyton's manner was so light and his smile so gay, that Patty answered in the same key, ignoring Farnsworth's serious face.
"I like to take the road with Mr. Peyton," she answered gaily, "because it leads to such pleasant places," and she smiled at Mrs. Brewster.