`` It is n't low-necked , and it does n't sweep enough , but it will have to do . My blue housedress looks so well , turned and freshly trimmed , that I feel as if I 'd got a new one . My silk sacque is n't a bit the fashion , and my bonnet does n't look like Sallie 's . I did n't like to say anything , but I was sadly disappointed in my umbrella . I told Mother black with a white handle , but she forgot and bought a green one with a yellowish handle . It 's strong and neat , so I ought not to complain , but I know I shall feel ashamed of it beside Annie 's silk one with a gold top , '' sighed Meg , surveying the little umbrella with great disfavor . `` Change it , '' advised Jo . `` I wo n't be so silly , or hurt Marmee 's feelings , when she took so much pains to get my things . It 's a nonsensical notion of mine , and I 'm not going to give up to it . My silk stockings and two pairs of new gloves are my comfort . You are a dear to lend me yours , Jo . I feel so rich and sort of elegant , with two new pairs , and the old ones cleaned up for common . '' And Meg took a refreshing peep at her glove box . `` Annie Moffat has blue and pink bows on her nightcaps . Would you put some on mine ? '' she asked , as Beth brought up a pile of snowy muslins , fresh from Hannah 's hands . `` No , I would n't , for the smart caps wo n't match the plain gowns without any trimming on them . Poor folks should n't rig , '' said Jo decidedly . `` I wonder if I shall ever be happy enough to have real lace on my clothes and bows on my caps ? '' said Meg impatiently .
`` You said the other day that you 'd be perfectly happy if you could only go to Annie Moffat 's , '' observed XXXXX in her quiet way .
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