"Oh, I feel so ashamed," said Pamela. "It was really my fault. I should not have let them leave me. I must repay the cost of the glass."
"Nonsense! Philip might as well spend his money for that as for other things. He never has been considered especially economical. Besides, it was at least partly his fault that you left the girls, or let them leave you;" and this was a fact that Pamela could not deny.
XIII
THE VALENTINE PARTY
When the "Leaguers" announced that they intended to have a valentine party, Julia and Miss South gave their assent with hesitation.
"It has a sentimental sound," said Julia,—"a valentine party! and I do wonder whom they wish to invite."
But when they were questioned the girls explained that they did not intend to ask a single person from outside, and, of course, not a single boy. The valentines that they most enjoyed sending were to other girls, and they wanted only girls at their valentine party.
These, at least, were the words of Concetta, their spokesman, and if any of the others dissented, they did not express their disagreement.
"But we expect you, Miss South, and Miss Bourne and Miss Barlow, and all the ladies who have been so very kind to us. Miss Northcote is in the secret, but every one else is going to be very much surprised."