If I am 'scolded,' I'd rather stand it alone." There were lights in the Farrington house when they arrived.

At sound of their steps on the veranda, the door opened, and Roger appeared.
"That you, Patty ?" he said, pleasantly; "Hello, Blaney, will you come in ?" "No, thanks; just brought Miss Fairfield home.

She seemed to enjoy her evening." "That's good," returned Roger.

"Good night, then, if you won't come in." Roger closed the door, and with his hand still on the knob, whispered to Patty: "You're going to catch it from Phil! But I'll stand by you." Patty's eyes flashed.

She resented the idea of Van Reypen's authority, and she was tired and bothered.