She knew she might as well go to the party , but she did not feel much pleasure in the prospect . Nevertheless , when she was ready for it the next evening , she could n't help a little thrill of delight . The dress was so pretty , and dainty , and becoming . `` You look sweet , '' exclaimed Carry admiringly . `` There , I hear the Browns ' carriage . Patty , I want you to promise me this -- that you 'll not let any thought of me , or my not going to the wedding , spoil your enjoyment this evening . I gave you the dress that you might have a good time , so do n't make my gift of no effect . '' `` I 'll try , '' promised Patty , flying downstairs , where her next-door neighbours were waiting for her . At two o'clock that night Carry was awakened to see Patty bending over her , flushed and radiant . Carry sat sleepily up . `` I hope you had a good time , '' she said . `` I had -- oh , I had -- but I did n't waken you out of your hard-earned slumbers at this wee sma ' hour to tell you that . Carry , I 've thought of a way for you to go to the wedding . It just came to me at supper . Mrs. Forbes was sitting opposite to me , and her dress suggested it . You must make over Aunt Caroline 's silk dress . '' `` Nonsense , '' said Carry , a little crossly ; even sweet-tempered people are sometimes cross when they are wakened up for -- as it seemed -- nothing . `` It 's good plain sense . Of course , you must make it over and -- '' `` Patty Lea , you 're crazy . I would n't dream of wearing that hideous thing .
Bright green silk , with huge yellow brocade flowers XXXXX big as cabbages all over it !
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