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`` Everyone is wearing ruching now ; she wanted her mother to have what the best of them have . '' `` Humph ! '' said Mrs. Bates . `` Well , I reckon I can stand it until noon , but it 's going to be a hot dose . '' `` Have n't you a thin black dress , Mother ? '' asked Kate . `` No , '' said Mrs. Bates , `` I have n't ; but you can make a pretty safe bet that I will have one before I start anywhere again in such weather as this . ''