OUR MOUNTAIN GARDEN 



strengthen, pale cheeks turn rosy, stiff 

 joints grow limber, and clogged lungs open 

 themselves again to deep breaths of fresh 

 air. But I must own that one cannot do 

 this sort of work in fine raiment. All 

 one's clothing must be loose and light and 

 washable. I wear a short skirt of heavy 

 gingham, an ordinary shirt-waist, calfskin 

 shoes with broad soles and low heels, a 

 shade hat, and gloves of my own invention, 

 which are the only kind I have found 

 which thoroughly protect the hands. To 

 make them I buy a Dent driving glove 

 about three sizes larger than I wear ordi- 

 narily, men's gloves are the best for this 

 because they are heavier and better made. 

 I cut the wrist of the glove off just above 

 the buttons, sew a little piece of kid into 

 what remains of the wrist slit to close it, 

 and then gather on an oversleeve of dark 

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