`` I do n't see how they ever can be bad , she is so fond and proud of them , '' whispered Rose , quite touched by the little scene . `` You must help her make them what they should be . You have begun already , and when I see those rings where they are , my girl is prettier in my sight than if the biggest diamonds that ever twinkled shone in her ears , '' answered Dr. Alec , looking at her with approving eyes . `` I 'm so glad you think I can do anything , for I perfectly ache to be useful ; everyone is so good to me , especially Aunt Jessie . '' `` I think you are in a fair way to pay your debts , Rosy , for when girls give up their little vanities , and boys their small vices , and try to strengthen each other in well-doing , matters are going as they ought . Work away , my dear , and help their mother keep these sons fit friends for an innocent creature like yourself ; they will be the manlier men for it , I can assure you . '' Chapter 18 -- Fashion and Physiology `` Please , sir , I guess you 'd better step up right away , or it will be too late , for I heard Miss Rose say she knew you would n't like it , and she 'd never dare to let you see her . '' Phebe said this as she popped her head into the study , where Dr. Alec sat reading a new book . `` They are at it , are they ? '' he said , looking up quickly , and giving himself a shake , as if ready for a battle of some sort . `` Yes , sir , as hard as they can talk , and Miss Rose do n't seem to know what to do , for the things are ever so stylish , and she looks elegant in 'em ; though I like her best in the old ones , '' answered Phebe . `` You are a girl of sense . I 'll settle matters for Rosy , and you 'll lend a hand . Is everything ready in her room , and are you sure you understand how they go ? '' `` Oh , yes , sir ; but they are so funny ! I know Miss Rose will think it 's a joke , '' and Phebe laughed as if something tickled her immensely . `` Never mind what she thinks so long as she obeys . Tell her to do it for my sake , and she will find it the best joke she ever saw . I expect to have a tough time of it , but we 'll win yet , '' said the Doctor , as he marched upstairs with the book in his hand , and an odd smile on his face . There was such a clatter of tongues in the sewing-room that no one heard his tap at the door , so he pushed it open and took an observation .
Aunt Plenty , Aunt Clara , and Aunt Jessie were all absorbed in gazing at XXXXX , who slowly revolved between them and the great mirror , in a full winter costume of the latest fashion .
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