Now this is charming . Such a capital idea , and just what is needed ; a quiet place , where one can come and be made pretty without all the world 's knowing how we do it . '' And greeting Clara even more cordially than of old , the good lady trotted about , admiring everything , just as she used to do when she visited the girl in her former home to see and exclaim over any fresh arrival of Paris finery . `` I 'll take this mantle off your hands with pleasure , for I intended to import one , and this saves me so much trouble . Put it up for me , dear , at the price mamma paid for it , not a cent less , because it has never been worn , and I 've no duties to pay on it , so it is a good bargain for me . '' Then , before Clara could thank her , she turned to the head-gear , and fell into raptures over a delicate affair , all blonde and forget-me-nots . `` Such a sweet thing ! I must have it before any one else snaps it up . Try it on , love , and give it a touch if it does n't fit . '' Clara knew it would be vain to remonstrate , for Mrs. Tower had not a particle of taste , and insisted on wearing blue , with the complexion of a lobster . On it went , and even the wearer could not fail to see that something was amiss . `` It 's not the fault of the cap , dear . I always was a fright , and my dreadful color spoils whatever I put on , so I have things handsome , and give up any attempt at beauty , '' she said , shaking her head at herself in the glass . `` You need not do that , and I 'll show you what I mean , if you will give me leave ; for , with your fine figure and eyes , you ca n't help being an elegant woman . See , now , how I 'll make even this cap becoming . '' And Clara laid the delicate flowers among the blonde behind , where the effect was unmarred by the over-red cheeks , and nothing but a soft ruche lay over the dark hair in front . `` There , is n't that better ? '' she asked , with her own blooming face so full of interest it was a pleasure to see her . `` Infinitely better ; really becoming , and just what I want with my new silver-gray satin . Dear me , what a thing taste is ! ''
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