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Aunt Evelyn was a great believer in the feminine virtues. Of course, she had not practiced so unfashionable an accomplishment in years, but it would be entirely appropriate to the part she was playing now and would be an excellent excuse for spending a free afternoon or evening at home. |
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Linda stepped into the shop at once and was soon immersed in choosing what she would makea jumper for herself would be good or a light knitted suit. Yes, that would make sense. A hand-knitted suit would be stylish and just the kind of thing to wear in Corfu. A girl who didn't have much money for clothing would be interested in finishing the suit as quickly as possible so she could wear it. |
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Linda found a simple pattern that she was sure she could handle and a soft, golden-brown yarn that could be worn with almost any color blouse. She felt quite enthusiastic as she started back, and all in all, her idea was a great success. Mrs. Bates was pleased and amused. If she was old-fashioned enough to believe that embroidery was a more ladylike occupation, she was also clever enough to understand that it was no longer a sensible one. She encouraged Linda to start at once, watching the process with bright-eyed interest. |
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After her initial struggles to recall half-forgotten techniques, Linda found that she could even knit and maintain a conversation at the same time. And when Mrs. Bates had gone to bed, she removed herself to a comfortable chair in her |
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