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 Beth in her quiet way . `` So I did ! Well , I am happy , and I wo n't fret , but it does seem as if the more one gets the more one wants , does n't it ?
There now , the trays are ready , and everything in but my ball dress , which I shall leave for Mother to pack , '' said XXXXX , cheering up , as she glanced from the half-filled trunk to the many times pressed and mended white tarlaton , which she called her ` ball dress ' with an important air .
Annie Beth Hannah Jo Marmee Meg Moffat black muslins nightcaps