In a few minutes Patty returned alone, with rosy cheeks and mutinous lips.
"I'm very sorry to have been in the way," said Hilliard, smiling.
"Oh, not you.

It's all right.

Someone I know.

He can be sensible enough when he likes, but sometimes he's such a silly there's no putting up with him.

Have you heard the new waltz--the Ballroom Queen ?" She sat down and rattled over this exhilarating masterpiece.
"Thank you," said Hilliard.