_Why_ did you bring me away from that place, when I was having such a good time?
And the best part was just about to begin!" "Now, Patty, listen--while the listening's good.

Here we are at Elise's; I want you to go in, gay and smiling, and not cause any curious comment.

So let the Blaney discussion wait, and I'll tell you all about it, first chance we get.

You don't want everybody to know that you left the Cosmic Club a--er,--a bit unintentionally, do you?
Then, forget it, for the moment, and put on a Merry Christmas manner.
You'll be glad you did, afterward." Farnsworth's talk was sound sense, and Patty knew it.

She already felt a little relieved at getting away from Sam Blaney and back with her own crowd.