You are a kind-hearted little girl, I know, and when I
tell you these clothes are for a little Indian girl who needs them sadly,
I am quite sure you will be glad to help in making them."
Lulu's brow cleared. "Yes, ma'am," she said with a little hesitation, "if
I could sew nicely, but I can't."
"The more need to learn then, dear. Mamma Vi is basting a seam for you,
and will show you how to sew it."
"And when we all get started there'll be some nice story read aloud, won't
there, mamma?" asked Rosie.
"Yes; your sister Elsie will be the reader to-day, and the book Scott's
'Lady of the Lake.'"
"Oh, how nice!" cried Rosie in delight; "it's such a lovely book, and
sister Elsie's such a beautiful reader."
"In my little sister's opinion," laughed Mrs. Leland.
"And that of all present, I presume," said "Grandma Rose."
"I am fortunate in having so appreciative an audience," returned Elsie
gayly.
Lulu had accepted a mute invitation to take a seat by Violet's side.
"Mamma Vi," she whispered with heightened color, "I can't sew as well as
Gracie, and I'm ashamed to have anybody see my poor work."
"Never mind, dear, we won't show your first attempts, and you will find
this coarse, soft muslin easy to learn on," Violet answered in the same
low tone.
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