"It's not a bad idea at all.

I knew Mr.Galbraith was thinking of selling the Spring Beach place, and it would be a fine house for the kiddies." "And are you running a Children's Home ?" asked Sam Blaney, as they all strolled back to the house, and paused on the wide veranda.
"Too cool for you out here, Patty ?" asked Elise.
"Not a bit of it.

I love the outdoors.

Somebody find me a sweater and a rug, and I'll be as happy as a clam." Roger brought a red silk sweater from the hall, and a big, soft steamer rug, and proceeded to tuck Patty up, snugly.
"Yes," she said, turning to Blaney, and answering his inquiry, "I am supposed to be organising a Children's Home, but all the hard work is done for me, and I only say yes or no, to easy questions.

You see, a dear old friend of mine left me a sum of money for the purpose, and I want to prove a trustworthy steward.