`` I do n't consider it modest , and I 'm sure Rose will be shocked at it , '' began Mrs. Clara , but stopped suddenly , as Rose appeared in the doorway , not looking shocked a bit . `` Come on , my hygienic model , and let us see you , '' said her uncle , with an approving glance , as she walked in , looking so mischievously merry , that it was evident she enjoyed the joke . `` Well , I do n't see anything remarkable . That is a neat , plain suit ; the materials are good , and it 's not unbecoming , if you want her to look like a little school-girl ; but it has not a particle of style , and no one would ever give it a second glance , '' said Mrs. Clara , feeling that her last remark condemned the whole thing . `` Exactly what I want , '' answered the provoking Doctor , rubbing his hands with a satisfied air . `` Rosy looks now like what she is , a modest little girl , who does not want to be stared at . I think she would get a glance of approval , though , from people who like sense and simplicity rather than fuss and feathers . Revolve , my Hebe , and let me refresh my eyes by the sight of you . '' There was very little to see , however , only a pretty Gabrielle dress , of a soft warm shade of brown , coming to the tops of a trim pair of boots with low heels . A seal-skin sack , cap , and mittens , with a glimpse of scarlet at the throat , and the pretty curls tied up with a bright velvet of the same colour , completed the external adornment , making her look like a robin redbreast wintry , yet warm . `` How do you like it , Rosy ? '' asked the Doctor , feeling that her opinion was more important to the success of his new idea than that of all the aunts on the hill . `` I feel very odd and light , but I 'm warm as a toast , and nothing seems to be in my way , '' answered Rose , with a skip which displayed shapely gaiters on legs that now might be as free and active as a boy 's under the modest skirts of the girl . `` You can run away from the mad dogs , and walk off at a smart pace without tumbling on your nose , now , I fancy ? '' `` Yes , uncle ! suppose the dog coming , I just hop over a wall so and when I walk of a cold day , I go like this . '' Entering fully into the spirit of the thing , Rose swung herself over the high back of the sofa as easily as one of her cousins , and then went down the long hall as if her stout boots were related to the famous seven-leaguers . `` There ! you see how it will be ; dress her in that boyish way and she will act like a boy . I do hate all these inventions of strong-minded women ! ''
exclaimed Mrs. XXXXX , as Rose came back at a run .
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