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On Patty's return she found the veranda almost deserted. Christine and Mr. Hepworth, Elise and Mr. Van Reypen had gone down to the beach. Mr. Fairfield had gone to the city, and Nan was chatting with Kenneth.
"Ducky stepmother of mine," said Patty, as she wound her arm around Nan's neck, "if you don't want to monopolise this young man, I'd like to borrow him for a short time."