A little sacque was eked out , however , and when the frills were on , it was `` ravishing , '' as Kitty said , with a sigh of mingled delight and fatigue . The gored skirt was a fearful job , as any one who has ever plunged into the mysteries will testify ; and before the facing , even experienced Pris quailed . The bonnet also was a trial , for when the lace was on , it was discovered that the ribbons did n't match the dress . Here was a catastrophe ! 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 XXXXX the blue and white Paris sunshade which she could n't use herself .
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