The long reception had tired her a little, but though the animation in her face was not so vivid, there was a lovely radiant light in her eyes, and her smile was gentle and sweet.
"Roger on this side of me," she said, arranging her table, "Dad on this.

The rest of you may sit where you like.

I've stopped directing this party,--or any other.

I've conducted the little affair of this evening to a successful conclusion, and now I resign all generalship and all planning and arranging to my husband.

I'm glad to give up all responsibilities, and I'm going to lead a life of leisure while Roger looks after things for me." "Good little wife!" said Patty.