Mable looked down at her dress, a little embarrassed that Nettie had pointed out the lackluster job she'd done herself.  She did like the idea of adding ruffles to it, though... maybe Nettie could show her how, and then that's another thing Mable could do herself.

"Maybe."  She seemed distant again for a moment when Father Brennan was mentioned.  He had to comeback if he wanted a gift from her, and explain why he went away in the first place.  "I have lots of patience and plenty of time to practice!  So I bet I'll get really good in no time!"