
ILLUSTRATIONS - "BEWARE, TAKE CARE, SHE IS FOOLING THEE" - AFTER DINNER THE WHOLE PARTY WENT TO THE OPERA - "NOW, WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A CASE LIKE THAT?" - "BILL!" SHE CRIED, "LITTLE BILLEE!" - CHAPTER I - A VALENTINE PARTY
CHAPTER II - ON THE TELEPHONE
CHAPTER III - THE HEPWORTHS AT HOME
CHAPTER IV - A PERFECTLY GOOD JOKE
CHAPTER V - THREE PICTURES
CHAPTER VI - PRINCESS POPPYCHEEK
CHAPTER VII - SUITORS
CHAPTER VIII - A HOUSE PARTY
CHAPTER IX - EDDIE BELL
CHAPTER X - QUARANTINED
Patty is a bright‑eyed socialite who delights in the sparkle of a well‑chosen dress and the gentle art of harmless flirtation. As she prepares for a Valentine’s soirée—her gown a cascade of white lace, blue velvet love‑knots and a mischievous little Cupid perched on her shoulder—her confidante Nan teases her about “breaking hearts” while Louise, her ever‑faithful maid, readies a fur‑trimmed cloak for the night’s adventure.
The party at the newly arrived Marie Homer’s elegant Wimbledon apartment promises a lively mix of admirers, music, and the promise of witty banter. Amid swirls of red hearts and golden darts, Patty’s charm draws a circle of hopeful suitors, each eager to win a smile from the girl who loves a good laugh as much as a pretty dress. Listeners will be swept into the sparkle of early‑twentieth‑century romance, where every glance, compliment, and playful tease sets the stage for a delightful evening of mirth and matchmaking.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (339K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1942
A remarkably versatile American writer, she moved easily from mystery novels to children’s stories, poetry, and playful humor. In her lifetime she was widely read, and her knack for lively, clever storytelling made her a standout literary voice of the early 20th century.
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