"I've adopted this porch,--I shall probably be with Patty a lot this summer.

You'll come up--now and then ?" "Oh, yes; it's the most charming house to visit, don't you think ?" "Great! Patty is an ideal hostess, and Bill's a dear!" "And the kiddy,--don't leave her out" "Oh, she's an angel.

But a bit unfledged, as yet." "Of course.

But such a darling! By the way, I'm her godfather." "Oh, are you?
Then I'll be her godmother! She ought to have both." "Certainly.

Though I think I heard that Miss Gale has the position." "Of course she has! That girl appropriates everything! I think she's too fresh!" "You mean that for a compliment, I'm sure.