It was too long for her, but that, of course, could be remedied.
"Yes, you'll have to take a reef in it.

Will you accept it, Little Apple Blossom ?" "It's very expensive," Patty demurred, looking over her shoulder at the graceful lines of the garment.
"That doesn't matter," and Farnsworth pulled out a roll of bills from his pocket.
Patty gave him a scornful look.

"Don't be so ostentatious!" she flouted.

"I didn't mean you couldn't afford it.

I mean, I don't care to accept a gift of such value.