CHAPTER V.
A MINUET "Mamma," said Ethelyn, the next morning at breakfast, "I'm going to take a holiday from lessons to-day, because Patricia has just come, and she doesn't want to begin to study right away." "Indeed, miss, you'll do nothing of the sort," replied her mother; "you had a holiday yesterday because Patricia was coming; and one the day before, on account of Mabel Miller's tea; and you had holiday all last week because of the Fancy Bazaar.

When do you expect to learn anything ?" "Well, I don't care," said Ethelyn, tossing her head, "I'm going to stay with Patricia to-day, anyhow; if she goes to the schoolroom, I will, and if she don't, I won't." "Oh, I'll go to school with you, Ethelyn," said Patty, anxious to please both her aunt and cousin if possible.
But Mrs.St.Clair said, "No, indeed, Patricia, you don't want to begin lessons yet.

Why, you're scarcely rested from your journey.

I am going to New York to-day to buy you some new dresses, and if you're not too tired, you may go with me and help select them." "Well, I just guess Patricia won't go to New York, unless I go too," cried Ethelyn in great excitement.

"Do you think I'll stay at home and grub in the schoolroom while she's having a good time in the city?
Not much, my Mary Anne!" "Ethelyn!" said her mother, reprovingly, "how many times must I tell you not to use slang?
It is vulgar and unladylike, and quite out of keeping with your social position." "I don't care; it's expressive if it isn't stylish." "Don't say stylish, either.