from the experienced way in which the girls discussed the exhibits. She
found, too, that historical relics were more interesting than she had
supposed, and she almost sighed as she thought of the many things she
wanted to see and study during the winter.

"I hope you'll be here when we come back," Guy Van Ness said to her, as
they stood together, looking at some old miniatures.

"I hope so, too," said Patty. "When are you coming?"

"I don't know exactly; it depends on uncle's plans; but probably about
January."

"Oh, yes, we shall surely be here then, and probably living in a home of
our own. Of course, I mean a temporary home, but not a hotel. I hope you
will come to see us."

"Indeed I will. I wish we could have seen more of you this week, but
uncle has rushed us about sightseeing so fast that there was no time for
social calling."

"We saw Bert Chester and his crowd," said Patty; and then she told about
the day at Versailles.

"What a lark!" exclaimed Guy; "I wish I had been along. But you must go
somewhere with us when we're here in January, won't you?"

"I'd like to," said Patty, "but I can't promise. It all depends on the
Farringtons. I'm their guest, so of course I'm under their orders."