[Jack and Jill by Louisa May Alcott]@TWC D-Link bookJack and Jill CHAPTER IV 7/14
I'd stick pictures all round and have a gallery.
That reminds me! Up in the garret at our house is a box full of old fashion-books my aunt left.
I often look at them on rainy days, and they are very funny.
I'll go this minute and get every one.
We can pin them up, or make paper dolls;" and away rushed Molly Loo, with the small brother waddling behind, for, when he lost sight of her, he was desolate indeed. The girls had fits of laughter over the queer costumes of years gone by, and put up a splendid procession of ladies in full skirts, towering hats, pointed slippers, powdered hair, simpering faces, and impossible waists. "I do think this bride is perfectly splendid, the long train and veil are _so_ sweet," said Jill, revelling in fine clothes as she turned from one plate to another. "I like the elephants best, and I'd give anything to go on a hunt like that!" cried Molly Loo, who rode cows, drove any horse she could get, had nine cats, and was not afraid of the biggest dog that ever barked. "I fancy 'The Dancing Lesson;' it is so sort of splendid, with the great windows, gold chairs, and fine folks.
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