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`` I should n't mind if you acted skittisher yet . '' But Patty drew her hand away , declaring that Mrs. Fay had quieted her fears entirely , and that if Eliza would promise to keep the cellar door shut , she would n't give another thought to the dreaded animals . After supper , the four played a game of old-fashioned whist , which delighted the two old ladies , though it seemed strange to Patty and Philip , who were both good bridge players . Then there was more music , and at ten o'clock Miss Winthrop informed them that it was bedtime . With considerable pride she took Patty up to the best spare room . `` Now , I hope you 'll be comfortable , '' she said , `` and I 'm sure you will be . Here 's my best night-gown for you , and a dressing-gown and slippers .