"That you can surprise Mona," interrupted Patty, laughing.

Jack smiled appreciation, and to prove it went straight to Mona
and asked for the favour of the final dance. Mona was greatly
elated, for handsome Jack Pennington had never asked her to dance
before. She was not a good dancer, for she was heavy, physically,
and self-conscious, mentally; but Jack was skilful, and guided her
lightly across the shining floors.

"I'll see you to-morrow at the Sayres'," he said, as the dance
ended.

"Yes," said Mona, smiling. "We're going to the garden fete. The
Sayres have a house party, you know. I've always longed to have a
house party."

"This would be a fine place for one," said Jack, glancing at the
large and numerous rooms.

"Yes, it would. Do you suppose I COULD have one?"

"Easy as pie!" declared Jack. "Why don't you?"

"Perhaps I will, after Aunt Adelaide comes. This,--this chaperon
to-night is only temporary, you know."

"Yes, I know," said Jack, but he said no more. The discovery of
Susan was his secret with Patty, not with Mona. Then the young
people prepared to depart, and Patty and Mona stood either side of