What _will_ Patty say ?" "I hope she'll be pleased.

It's no secret that I adored Patty and tried my best to cut you out,--but, not having succeeded in that, I've been glad to be the friend of both of you, and we've had lots of good times, all together.

But,--well, I never expected to know another real whole-hearted love,--and then along comes this splendid girl,--this daughter of your own big, beautiful, breezy West, and before I know it, she has taken my heart by storm!" "But, Phil,--you--you don't know Azalea--" "I know enough.

If you mean her escapades with the picture people or her innocent joke about the patchwork sampler,--I don't care about those little things.

She has a wonderful big, noble nature, that will respond quickly to loving care and gentle advice.