It was a great
pleasure for Marian and me to arrange it for you."
The room was a large one, with windows on two sides, and the coloring was
all pale green and ivory.
The walls were a beautiful shade of light green, with a few water-colors
and etchings in narrow gilt or ivory frames.
The carpet was plain green, soft and velvety, like moss; and the furniture,
of a light cream-colored wood, was in dainty shapes, with delicate
spindle-legged tables and chairs. The dressing-table was furnished with
ivory-backed brushes and mirrors, and there was a charming little
work-table with sewing materials of all kinds.
An open desk showed every kind of writing-implement, made of ivory or
cut-glass, and the blotting-pad was pale green.
A couch by a corner window was provided with many ruffly fluffy pillows,
covered with green silk, and a knitted afghan of soft green wool lay folded
at the foot.
Two or three vases of mignonette and ferns harmonized with the general
effect, and gave the room a delightful fragrance.
Although unable to appreciate all these details at a first glance, Patty at
once realized that the whole room presented a far more charming and refined
appearance than her more elaborate apartment at Villa Rosa, with its ornate
bric-a-brac and expensive rugs.
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