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She consulted with Tildy as to how these dainties were to be arranged , and Tildy entered into the spirit of the thing with effusion , and declared that they were perfect crowns of beauty , and that most assuredly they would melt in Mr. Martin 's mouth . On hearing this Maggie hastened to change the conversation ; but when she had impressed upon Tildy the all-importance of a snowy cloth being placed upon the ugly tray , and further begged of her to polish up the teapot and spoons , Tildy thought that Miss Maggie was more wonderful than ever . `` With them as is about to step into the life-matrimonial , pains should be took , '' thought Tildy , and she mentioned her sentiments to Mrs. Ross , who shook her head sadly , and replied that one ought to do the best one could for the poor things . At three o'clock Maggie put on her hat , drew her gloves on , and , taking up a parasol , went out . `` Good-bye , darling , '' she said to her mother . After all , she did not go to Richmond ; it was too far off , and she was feeling a little tired . Besides , the thought of her father 's wonderful treasures filled her mind .