Besides this, the Farringtons assured her that there would be many other opportunities for her to go touring with them, and they would always be glad to have her.
So one bright morning, soon after the Fourth of July, The Fact started off again with its original party. They made the trip to New York entirely without accident or mishap of any kind, which greatly pleased Roger, as it demonstrated that The Fact was not always a stubborn thing.
Patty was to spend the months of July and August with her father and Nan, who had rented a house on Long Island. The house was near the Barlows’ summer home at Sandy Cove, for Nan had thought it would be pleasant to be near her friends, who were also Patty’s relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Fairfield had already gone to Long Island, and the Farringtons were to take Patty over there in the motor-car.
So, after staying a day or two with Elise in New York, Patty again took her place in the car for the journey to her new home. Mr. Farrington and Elise went with her, and after seeing her safely in her father’s care, returned to the city that same day.
Patty was glad to see her father and Nan again, and was delighted with the beautiful house which they had taken for the summer.
“How large it is!” she exclaimed, as she looked about her. “We three people will be lost in it!”
“We’re going to have a lot of company,” said Nan, “I’ve invited nearly everyone I know, and I shall expect you to help me entertain them.”
“Gladly,” said Patty; “there are no horrid lessons in the way now, and you may command my full time and attention.”
The day after Patty’s return to her family, she proposed that they go over to see the Barlows.