Mamma did most of it herself.

And grandma knitted the afghan.

Isn't it pretty?
We were all glad to get ready for your coming.
We've looked forward to it ever since you came North." "Come, Marian," said her mother, "let us run away now, and leave Patty to dress for dinner.

Unless we can help you unpack, may we?
Your trunks have come, and I will have them sent up here at once." "Oh, yes, let me help you put away your things," said Marian, but Patty, with a slight blush, thanked them for their kind offers but declined their assistance.

And for a very good reason, or at least it seemed so to the embarrassed child.