A CLEVER PLAN Patty waited, thinking over the coming performance and mentally rehearsing her part.

It was not really difficult, but it was tricky, for unless she sprang through the paper-covered hoops at just the right moment, it would be an awkward blunder.

However, after many rehearsals, she felt pretty sure of herself, and looked forward with pleasure to the fun.
She glanced round Ray's room.

It was full of attractive odds and ends in addition to its furniture and regular appointments, which were of the most elaborate description.

Rising, Patty examined some of the pictures and ornaments, and became so engrossed, that the minutes flew by unnoticed.