Premise: I was there last week .<br>And they were so interested .<br>Two days ago Miss Patty wrote me a note asking me to call ; and then she asked if I would take her gift to you .<br>What would you wish most from Patty 's Place , Anne ? ''<br>`` You ca n't mean that Miss Patty has sent me her china dogs ? ''<br>`` Go up head .<br>They 're in my trunk this very moment .<br>And I 've a letter for you .<br>Wait a moment and I 'll get it . ''<br>`` Dear Miss Shirley , '' Miss Patty had written , `` Maria and I were very much interested in hearing of your approaching nuptials .<br>We send you our best wishes .
Hypothesis: Maria and Miss Patty are guests to the writer's approaching wedding, providing gifts of china dogs.