[Patty Blossom by Carolyn Wells]@TWC D-Link bookPatty Blossom CHAPTER XIV 7/20
You are Nature's child.
What a pity you must live a conventional life.
Patty, can't you break loose? Can't you give up your present hampering existence and come and throw in your lot with ours? Live here.
Alla would warmly welcome you as a sister----" "And will you be my brother, Sam? I've never had a brother." "No, I refuse to be your brother! I'll be--well, say, your guardian. How'd you like to be my ward ?" "I didn't know girls ever were wards except in old-fashioned novels. And there, they always marry their guardians." "Well ?" "Oh, my gracious, is this a proposal!" Something in Blaney's tone had warned Patty that light banter was the best course, and she rattled on; "if so, postpone it, please.
I really must go very soon and dress for my dance." "I know it.
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