“You need clothing.”

      True, she didn’t have dresses to fit her growing figure, but the garments certainly didn’t need to be expensive. She wouldn’t be wearing them but for a few more months. “I was thinking I could ask Annie to show me how to help her and I could do some of the sewing myself.”

      “Estelle sets store by Annie’s work.”

      “And I’m sure it’s worthy of the praise, but I could make up for some of the cost by helping.”