Yet, I want you to understand that you are not to borrow things from my kitchen." "I am glad that you think I'm sensible," said Patty, looking earnestly at her visitor, toward whom she felt somehow drawn in despite of her queer manners.

"And I'll promise not to borrow anything from you under any circumstances." "That is all right," said Miss Daggett, rising; "and that is all I came to say to you.

I will now go home, and if I ever feel that I want you to return this call, I will let you know.

Otherwise, please remember that I do not care to have it returned." Patty showed her guest to the door, and dismissed her with a polite "Good-bye." "Well!" she exclaimed to herself, as Miss Daggett walked out of the front gate with an air of stalwart dignity.

"That's a delightful specimen of a caller, but I hope I won't have many more like that.