I never wanted anything so much in my life -- and this floor is awfully hard . '' `` There 's just one more thing , '' said Priscilla resolutely . `` You , Phil , as all Redmond knows , entertain callers almost every evening . Now , at Patty 's Place we ca n't do that . We have decided that we shall be at home to our friends on Friday evenings only . If you come with us you 'll have to abide by that rule . '' `` Well , you do n't think I 'll mind that , do you ? Why , I 'm glad of it . I knew I should have had some such rule myself , but I had n't enough decision to make it or stick to it . When I can shuffle off the responsibility on you it will be a real relief . If you wo n't let me cast in my lot with you I 'll die of the disappointment and then I 'll come back and haunt you . I 'll camp on the very doorstep of Patty 's Place and you wo n't be able to go out or come in without falling over my spook . '' Again Anne and Priscilla exchanged eloquent looks . `` Well , '' said Anne , `` of course we ca n't promise to take you until we 've consulted with Stella ; but I do n't think she 'll object , and , as far as we are concerned , you may come and glad welcome . '' `` If you get tired of our simple life you can leave us , and no questions asked , '' added Priscilla . Phil sprang up , hugged them both jubilantly , and went on her way rejoicing . `` I hope things will go right , '' said Priscilla soberly . `` We must MAKE them go right , '' avowed Anne . `` I think Phil will fit into our ` appy little ` ome very well . '' `` Oh , Phil 's a dear to rattle round with and be chums .
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