“Well now, I’m much obliged,” said Matthew, “and⁠—and⁠—I dunno⁠—but I’d like⁠—I think they make the sleeves different nowadays to what they used to be. If it wouldn’t be asking too much I⁠—I’d like them made in the new way.”

“Puffs? Of course. You needn’t worry a speck more about it, Matthew. I’ll make it up in the very latest fashion,” said Mrs. Lynde. To herself she added when Matthew had gone: