He came back to the question of Emily. "You can tell Drake we will go, if Emily can accompany us."
"But, Doctor, I'd rather not."
"Why not?"
"I'm not included in the invitation."
"Don't be self-conscious."
"And I haven't anything to wear."
"You never looked better than you do at this moment. And Jean can get you that scarf of her mother's with the jet and spangles."
"The peacocky one—oh, yes, Daddy." Jean danced back to the telephone.
Derry was delighted to include Miss Bridges. "Bring a dozen if you wish."
"I don't want a dozen. I want just Daddy and Emily."