She began to think her hostess was crazy.
But Alla went on: "And my brother, Patricia, do you not adore him ?" "Well, you see, I've only seen him a few times.

I can't quite agree that I adore him, yet." "But you will.

As soon as you have heard his poems, you will put him on a pedestal, yes, on a high pedestal.

And tonight you will hear him read his wonderful lines.

What a treat you have in store!" And then new arrivals claimed Miss Blaney's attention, and Patty turned aside.