think this fits, Kate."

Mrs. Comstock had gone around to the back door and answered from the
kitchen. "You know more about it than I do. Go ahead! I'm getting
supper. Don't forget to allow for what it will shrink in washing!"

"I set the colours and washed the goods last night; it can be made to
fit right now," answered Margaret.

When she could find nothing more to alter she told Elnora to heat some
water. After she had done that the girl began opening packages.

The hat came first.

"Mother!" cried Elnora. "Mother, of course, you have seen this, but you
haven't seen it on me. I must try it on."

"Don't you dare put that on your head until your hair is washed and
properly combed," said Margaret.

"Oh!" cried Elnora. "Is that water to wash my hair? I thought it was to
set the colour in another dress."

"Well, you thought wrong," said Margaret simply. "Your hair is going to
be washed and brushed until it shines like copper. While it dries you
can eat your supper, and this dress will be finished. Then you can put
on your new ribbon, and your hat. You can try your shoes now, and if
they don't fit, you and Wesley can drive to town and change them. That
little round bundle on the top of the basket is your stockings."