The result was to be a surprise to all present, except the Blaneys, for rehearsals had been jealously kept secret.
The lights in the room were low, and the stage, which was a small grove of evergreen trees, was dark.

Then, through the trees, appeared slowly a faint, pink light, as of breaking dawn.

Some unseen violins breathed almost inaudible strains of Spring-song music.
Two trees at the back were slowly drawn apart as two small, white hands appeared among their branches.

In the opening showed Patty's lovely face, eyes upturned, scarlet lips parted in a smile that was a joyous expression of youth and gladness.

Still further she drew apart the lissome trees, and stepped through, a vision of spring itself.