An Old-fashioned Girl Chapter 16 - A Dress Parade

In which the Shaw family adjusts to their altered fortunes with a mixture of resignation and resourcefulness, aided by the practical and cheerful Polly who breathes new life into worn-out garments, turning what seemed like despair into a hopeful task. Fanny learns to embrace frugality with grace and good humour, while the children find innocent amusement in simple domestic adventures and plans for the future.