You are the very woman to do this.

I dreaded to have with me the kind Vail would have sent.

I am delighted--truly I am, and nothing shall occur to cause you any regret." "We go tonight ?--I shall need clothing." "Of course; that was what this money was advanced for, to outfit us.
How much will you need ?" She thought a moment, a little line of perplexity between her eyes, finally naming a sum which surprised me.
"Not more than that ?" I exclaimed.

"Surely that is not enough." "Oh, yes, it is," laughing.

"There will be no dressing.