"She is a law unto herself," he replied, "that is an arbitrary minor scale, played in sixths and with a contrary motion." Patty stared.

This was a new departure in music and was interesting.
"Note the cynicism in the discords," Blaney urged, and Patty began to wonder if she could be losing her mind or just finding it.
The performance concluded and a rapt silence followed.

It seemed applause was undesired by these geniuses.
Philip stirred, restlessly, and looked over at Patty.

She looked away, fearing he would silently express to her his desire to go home, and she wanted to stay to see more.
The girl who had played glided to a side seat, and her place was taken by another young woman, who presented an even more astonishing appearance.

This time, the costume was of a sort of tapestry, heavily embroidered in brilliant hued silks.