"And as regards dress goods, we can secure samples and hold a
consultation over them before making the purchases," said Violet; adding
with a smiling glance at her Elsie, "that will be only fair where two or
more are to be dressed alike."

"I like that plan, mamma," said the little girl, "and I do intend to be
satisfied with whatever you and papa choose for me."

"With some help from my mamma and me," said the other Elsie in a tone
that seemed to imply some fear that their choice might not be altogether
to her taste.

"Tut! tut!" said her father. "You need not be in the least afraid that
such good judges will fail to select as handsome and suitable material
as could be desired."

"But please, Uncle Horace, let her have a vote on the question," said
Violet pleasantly. "There may be several pieces of goods of the chosen
colour, equally desirable; nor is it necessary that the two dresses
should be off the same piece; only that they match in colour."

"And I feel sure there will be no difficulty in settling upon which will
be satisfactory to all parties," added Mrs. Dinsmore.

With a little more chat all the arrangements for the morrow's shopping
expedition were concluded. Then the Woodburn party bade good-bye and
returned to their home.