`` This was to have been her appearing out dress , '' said Aunt Olivia , lifting out a shot green silk . `` It is all cut to pieces -- but what a pretty soft shade it was ! Look at the skirt , Janet . How many yards must it measure around ? '' `` Hoopskirts were in then , '' said Aunt Janet . `` I do n't see her wedding hat here . I was always told that she packed it away , too . '' `` So was I . But she could n't have . It certainly is n't here . I have heard that the white plume on it cost a small fortune . Here is her black silk mantle . It seems like sacrilege to meddle with these clothes . '' `` Do n't be foolish , Olivia . They must be unpacked at least . And they must all be burned since they have cut so badly . This purple cloth dress is quite good , however . It can be made over nicely , and it would become you very well , Olivia . '' `` No , thank you , '' said Aunt Olivia , with a little shudder . `` I should feel like a ghost .
Make it over for yourself , XXXXX . ''
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