I suddenly remembered something Mona told me to tell you, and it affected my service." "What is it ?" asked Elise.

"Anything of importance ?" "Yes; it's this: Mona has decided to sell Red Chimneys, and Philip Van Reypen thinks it a good plan to buy it for the Children's Home." "For gracious' sake!" exclaimed Patty.

"That _is_ news! Why doesn't Phil tell me about it ?" "That's just it.

He's coming down here tomorrow to talk it over with you.

Mona's coming too, you know, and you can all have a powwow." "All right," and Patty wagged her head, sagaciously.