Kitty frantically rummaged the house , the shops , the stores of her friends , and rummaged in vain . There was no time to send to the city , and despair was about to fall on Kitty , when Pris rescued her by quietly making one of the small sacrifices which were easy to her because her life was spent for others . Some one suggested a strip of blue illusion , -- and that could be got ; but , alas ! Kitty had no money , for the gloves were already bought . Pris heard the lamentations , and giving up fresh ribbons for herself , pulled her sister out of a slough of despond with two yards of `` heavenly tulle . '' `` Now the daisies ; and oh , dear me , not one can I find in this poverty-stricken town , '' sighed Kitty , prinking at the glass , and fervently hoping that nothing would happen to her complexion over night . `` I see plenty just like those on your dress , '' answered Pris , nodding toward the meadow full of young whiteweed . `` Pris , you 're a treasure ! I 'll wear real ones ; they keep well , I know , and are so common I can refresh my bonnet anywhere . It 's a splendid idea . '' Away rushed Kitty to return with an apron full of American daisies . A pretty cluster was soon fastened just over the left-hand frizzle of bright hair , and the little bonnet was complete . `` Now , Pris , tell me how I look , '' cried Kitty , as she swept into the room late that afternoon in full gala costume . It would have been impossible for the primmest , the sourest , or the most sensible creature in the world to say that it was n't a pretty sight . The long train , the big chignon , the apology for a bonnet , were all ridiculous , -- no one could deny that , -- but youth , beauty , and a happy heart made even those absurdities charming . The erect young figure gave an air to the crisp folds of the delicate dress ; the bright eyes and fresh cheeks under the lace rosette made one forget its size ; and the rippling brown hair won admiration in spite of the ugly bunch which disfigured the girl 's head . The little jacket set `` divinely , '' the new gloves were as immaculate as white kids could be , and to crown all , Lizzie King , in a burst of generosity , lent Kitty the blue and white Paris sunshade which she could n't use herself . `` Now I could die content ; I 'm perfect in all respects , and I know Jack wo n't be ashamed of me . I really owe it to him to look my best , you know , and that 's why I 'm so particular , '' said Kitty , in an apologetic tone , as she began to lay away her finery . `` I hope you will enjoy every minute of the time , deary .
Do n't forget to finish running up the facing ; I 've basted it carefully , and would do it if my head did n't ache so , I really ca n't hold it up any longer , '' answered Pris , who had worked like a disinterested bee , while XXXXX had flown about like a distracted butterfly .
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