CHAPTER IV
THE VISIT TO PHILADELPHIA
The remaining days of Marjorie’s visit sped by with rapidity, packed as they were with engagements and good times. Almost before they realized it, she and Lily were back at college again, following the old routine.
But now Marjorie felt that the time could not pass too quickly. There were only six weeks left before the close of college, but those six weeks made her impatient to begin work on her new project. If only their plans would materialize!
As she had announced at the luncheon, Marjorie had written immediately to Mrs. Hadley, soliciting her help and advice. The older woman’s reply had been most cordial; she had not only promised to look about for a suitable site for the tea-house, but she had extended a week-end invitation to Marjorie to visit her home, so that they might go over the ground together. The prospect seemed delightful.
“What date did Mrs. Hadley set?” asked Lily, one afternoon shortly after their return from the holiday.
“The third Saturday in April,” replied Marjorie. “A week from tomorrow.”
Lily referred to the letter she had just finished reading.
“You’re doubly lucky,” she said. “Doris will be in Philadelphia all that week, visiting Mrs. Harris and buying furniture. I have a letter from her here now, telling me that Roger has succeeded in getting a house.”
“That’s great!” cried Marjorie. “But do you suppose she’ll have any time to see me?”
“Surely! Wait till I write to her—I’ll mention the fact that you are coming.”