Mable was a little disappointed to hear they'd have to hold off on the shirt, but she understood why.  What if Nettie bought the shirt for her, and then Mable ruined it because she was inexperienced?  She would feel terrible forever!

Imagining Father Brennan as a bride cheered her up, even if it also made her cheeks flush.  Could men be brides?  Would Father like to be?  Mable would have to ask him when he was back in town.

"Let's look for some nice, very average looking handkerchiefs then, so I can make them very beautiful!"