There were only three girls in the dining room when they took their places, as the majority of the "Wayne Hallites" were spending the afternoon and evening of their last day's vacation with friends.

Patience joined them as they were finishing their dessert, and it was laughingly decided to entertain her while she ate, and afterward go for a walk.
"What style of entertainment do you prefer ?" asked Elfreda, with a deferential air.

"Shall I give you an imitation of Kathleen West's return ?" "No, thank you.

The reality will be sufficient," was Patience's dry retort.

"I prefer a more pleasant variety of entertainment." The ringing of the door bell caused those in the dining room to glance expectantly through the doorway into the hall.