When she was a house guest she never made engagements without consulting her hostess.

But she wanted to see and know more of this new venture, so she said, "I can't promise.

But if I find I can receive you, may I not telephone or send you some message ?" "Yes, indeed," acquiesced Miss Norton, gladly.
Then the conversation drifted to the tendencies of modern art, and the expression of one's ego, and the influence of the aura, and a lot of subjects that were to Patty as so much Greek.

But she was fascinated by the discourse, and resolved to read and study the books that should be given her, until she, too, could discuss intelligently these great subjects.
The talk was deliberate.

Each wise and weighty opinion advanced was thoughtfully considered and argued, and Patty listened, striving to comprehend the jargon.