Of palest blue silk, it was covered with embroidered apple blossoms, not in a set design, but powdered over it, as if wafted there by a summer breeze.

The conventional Japanese flowers are cherry blooms, but these were true apple blossoms, softly pink and white, the very loveliest gown Patty had ever seen.
Farnsworth was looking on, and he, too, caught sight of the exquisite design.

He looked quickly at Patty, and, in dumb show, begged her not to sell the garment.

Nor had she any intention of doing so.

The moment she saw it, she wanted it for herself, and began hastily to fold it back in its box.
"Wait! Stop!" cried the lady; "I think I want that." "It's already sold," said Big Bill, stepping forward.