Harriet regarded her little friend with twinkling eyes.
"When do we go?" she asked.
"On Saturday, the day after to-morrow."
"So soon! Oh, that will be glorious. But how about clothes. What do the girls wear? Anything they happen to have?"
"No. They dress alike, or nearly so."
"Then I fear I shan't be able to go. You see I have nothing except my regular clothes."
Miss Elting continued speaking, unheeding the interruption.
"The everyday dress is of dark blue serge, the waist is batiste lined, it has long sleeves and a large flowing bow, made of plaid or Roman-striped silk at the neck. The skirt for the large girls is plain with a wide box pleat at the back. The skirt for the smaller girls is kilted and made ankle-length or shorter if desired. The dress has three pockets, one of them in the sleeve——"
"Funny plathe for a pocket," observed Tommy.
"Now do you begin to understand?" smiled Miss Elting.