"Yes, that will be just it; she will not know what to wear for this special
occasion, and it is a pity to lose a moment of this beautiful evening,"
said Fanny.
"I'll run the risk, and stand responsible for 'the correct thing' this
time," said Dexie; "so do let me out, Lancy. Give me three minutes, and I
will return with or without her."
Dexie had noticed Nina's wistful face in the window as they drove up, so
she ran into the house without ceremony.
"Come, Nina, can you get ready to go for a drive in three minutes? Say,
quick!"
"Oh, I would _love_ to go, but mamma is out, and I could not get ready so
soon without her. Oh, I am so sorry!" and she looked her disappointment.
"Come along; I'll dress you in a jiffy," and she pulled her out into the
hall, and from among the clothing which hung in the cloak closet she soon
had her muffled to the ears, in spite of Nina's repeated protests that
_none_ of those articles of clothing belonged to herself, but to her uncle.
"Oh, I am so afraid; indeed, I feel _sure_ mamma would say that it is not
the correct thing to go like this."
"Oh, no matter; hurry, or they won't wait for us.
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