The children thought it was fairy-land.
Frederica Fish sat there facing the company, quaintly dressed
in antique costume; and before her knelt, on one knee, two
grand-looking personages, very richly attired, presenting a
gilt crown upon a satin cushion. — Lady Jane Grey and the
lords who came to offer her the kingdom. The draperies were
exceedingly well executed and did Mrs. Sandford great credit.
They were the picture.
"Isn't she _beau_-tiful!" Nora exclaimed under her breath.
"Isn't it like a picture!" said Daisy.
"How funnily those boys kneel and twist themselves round!"
said Jane. "Who are they?"
"Daisy, wouldn't you like to be dressed every day like that?"
said Nora.
"I don't think it would be convenient," said Daisy. "I think a
white frock is nicer."
"Oh, but it makes people look so handsome! Frederica looks
like — she is a real beauty! I should like to be dressed so.
Daisy, don't you suppose queens and ladies, like those in the
pictures, _are_ always dressed so?"
"I suppose they put on nightgowns when they go to bed," said
Ella Stanfield, soberly. "They can't _always_ be dressed so."
"Oh, but, I mean when they are up. And I dare say they wear
beautiful nightgowns — Daisy, don't you think they do? I dare
say they have splendid lace and ribbands; and you call make a
white dress very handsome, if you put plenty of lace and
ribbands.
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