Scudder Road."

"Yes, I know, Susan. I often pass there, and I'll wave my hand at
you every time."

Patty went back to her own room, and continued her preparations
for her visit to Mona. Although "Red Chimneys" was but two blocks
away, the packing to be done was the same as if for a more distant
destination. Many of Patty's things had already been sent over,
and now she was looking up some favourite books and music to take
with her. Though, of course, she would have the keys of her own
home, and could return for anything she might want.

Patty expected to go over to Mona's at five o'clock, but at about
four Mona herself came flying over to "The Pebbles." She waved a
yellow telegram, and before Patty heard what was in it, she
divined that Mrs. Parsons had again postponed her arrival.

And this was the truth.

"Doctor fears sunstroke. Advises me to wait until to-morrow," the
message read, and Patty and Mona looked at each other in blank
dismay.

"Father doesn't know this," said Mona. "You see, he left this
morning for New York. His steamer sails this afternoon. Of course,
he was sure Aunt Adelaide would come to-day. What shall we do,
Patty?"

"Well, of course it's too bad. But I'm not afraid to stay alone