Cinderella

"For my part," said the eldest, "I will wear my red

velvet suit with French trimming."

"And I," said the youngest, "shall have my usual

petticoat; but then, to make amends for that, I will put on my

gold-flowered manteau, and my diamond stomacher,

which is far from being the most ordinary one in the

world."

They sent for the best tire-woman they could get to

make up their head-dresses and adjust their double pinners,

and they had their red brushes and patches from

Mademoiselle de la Poche.

Cinderella was likewise called up to them to be

consulted in all these matters, for she had excellent notions,

and advised them always for the best, nay, and offered

her services to dress their heads, which they were very

willing she should do. As she was doing this, they said to

her:

"Cinderella, would you not be glad to go to the ball?"