At her age, since you choose to indulge Daisy in her whim, she may do what she pleases." Was this what the man meant by Randolph's people being "stuck up ?" Daisy looked grave, and her father bade her run away and attend to her preparations.
Even then she went slowly and a little puzzled, till she reached the housekeeper's room; and there the full beauty of the occasion burst upon her.

Such nice things as Joanna was making ready! Daisy ran off at full speed to Logan to get a supply of greens and flowers to trim her baskets.

Nora was coming to help her and be with her all day, and arrived just in time.

With aprons and baskets full, the two children sought a hidden spot on the bank under the trees, and there sat down, with strawberry baskets in one heap and the sprigs and leaves to dress them in another.
"Now throw off your hat," said Daisy.

"It's shady enough, and you'll feel cooler.