And with this enigmatical announcement Philip was forced to be
content, for Patty said good-night and vanished through the doorway.

"And, indeed, I HAVE other plans," Patty said, to herself. "I'm
simply consumed with curiosity to know which of those three beauties
that ridiculous Kit man likes the best. I'm going to call him up and
see. I wish he could call me up,--it would suit me far better. But I
suppose nobody can call anybody else up if nobody knows anybody
else's name."

"Do you want any supper, Miss Patty?" asked Louise, as she unhooked
Patty's frock.

"No, thank you, I'm not a bit hungry. You might bring me a cup of
milk and a biscuit, and then give me a kimono. I'm not going to bed
just yet."

So Louise arranged everything just as Patty wanted it, and finally
went away.

"May as well be comfortable," said Patty, as she tucked herself into
a favourite big chair, with the telephone on a little stand beside
her. "I suppose I'll run up a fine bill for extra time, but, after
all, it's less extravagant than a good many other things. Wonder how
much they charge for overtime. I must ask Daddy."

With a smile of anticipation Patty picked up the telephone.

"Hello!" said Mr. Cameron's eager voice. "I thought you'd never