She is such a darling sister . I would n't have had this waist if it had n't been for her . I will tell you the whole truth -- I do n't mind it now . Doris made my party waist for me out of the lining of an old silk quilt of Grandmother Hunter 's that Aunt Adella sent us . '' Mrs. Fairweather did go to see Doris the very next day , and quite wonderful things came to pass from that interview . Doris and Penelope found their lives and plans changed in the twinkling of an eye . They were both to go and live with Aunt Esther -- as Mrs. Fairweather had said they must call her . Penelope was to have , at last , her longed-for musical education and Doris was to be the home girl . `` You must take the place of my own dear little granddaughter , '' said Aunt Esther . `` She died six years ago , and I have been so lonely since . '' When Mrs. Fairweather had gone , Doris and Penelope looked at each other . `` Pinch me , please , '' said Penelope . `` I 'm half afraid I 'll wake up and find I have been dreaming . Is n't it all wonderful , Doris Hunter ? '' Doris nodded radiantly . `` Oh , Penelope , think of it ! Music for you -- somebody to pet and fuss over for me -- and such a dear , sweet aunty for us both ! '' `` And no more contriving party waists out of old silk linings , '' laughed Penelope . `` But it was very fortunate that you did it for once , sister mine . And no more poverty puckers , '' she concluded .
The Girl and The Wild Race `` If Judith would only get married , '' Mrs. Theodora Whitney was wont XXXXX sigh dolorously .
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