They are about my age and even younger, and they act as if they were ladies and gentlemen.

That isn't good proportion, is it?
But I am pretty happy, except that I am often homesick for you.

Then I look at your picture, and at the beautiful picture of dear mamma and it helps some.

And your letters help me too, so write just as often as you can, won't you?
"From your loving daughter, "PATRICIA FAIRFIELD." The party, as Patty had feared, was a very grown-up affair.

For several days beforehand the servants were getting the house ready for it, and all was bustle and confusion.
The furniture and bric-a-brac were all removed from the hall and drawing-room and library, and carried up to the third floor to be out of the way.