Marvel was very stylish, with five flounces to her dress, a veil, and a parasol.
"You ought to have more flounces on your skirts, my dear," she remarked one day.
The dressmaker wanted to put more flounces on, but papa didn't want them and neither did I. He says he doesn't like to see little girls loaded with finery, and that my clothes shall be of the best material and nicely made, but neat and simple."