decided to wear my white organdie if you could put
in a new lining for me. I'm afraid it'll take you
nearly all afternoon."

She brought forth the dress, displayed it upon the
bed, and Mrs. Adams examined it attentively.

"Do you think you could get it done, mama?"

"I don't see why not," Mrs. Adams answered,
passing a thoughtful hand over the fabric. "It
oughtn't to take more than four or five hours."

"It's a shame to have you sit at the machine that
long," Alice said, absently, adding, "And I'm sure we
ought to let papa alone. Let's just give it up,
mama."

Mrs. Adams continued her thoughtful examina-
tion of the dress. "Did you buy the chiffon and
ribbon, Alice?"

"Yes. Im sure we oughtn't to talk to him
about it any more, mama."

"Well, we'll see."

"Let's both agree that well never say another
single word to him about it," said Alice. "It'll be a
great deal better if we just let him make up his
mind for himself."

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