Little sat in the front seat of Daddy's car watching traffic and people walking on the sidewalk. Daddy drove slowly down the street in front of his house. People waved and smiled at Daddy as he and Little One passed by.
"Daddy," Little One asked, "Are these people your friends?"
"They are our neighbors Little One. You will meet them soon. I'm sure they will like you."
"Daddy, where are we going?" she asked
"We are going to a special store, where they sell pretty clothes for young ladies. We are going to find you some pretty things to wear." Daddy said
"At the Home, we only had a dress to wear on Sunday and another we wore all week long." Daddy parked the car and opened Little One's door, just as he had earlier. The store looked very much like an ordinary house. There was no business sign, except for a small plaque by the door bell, which read, Pater Design and Apparel. Daddy rang the door bell and the door opened immediately. A tall elegantly dressed red haired woman greeted Daddy and Little One.
"Good afternoon, Sir. We have been expecting you. Please come into the showing room." The lady led Daddy and Little One to a large room, furnished with a comfortable wingback chair and several tables. There was a curtained door to the left and a window that looked out on the garden to the right.
"Please be seated, Sir. Would Sir like a Brandy or wine?" Daddy sat down in the chair.
"Thank you, Saleslady. Brandy would be very nice. Saleslady, this is Little One, the young lady I spoke about." Saleslady extended her hand to Little One.
"I am very pleased to meet you Little One. You are a very pretty young lady." Little One blushed and shook Saleslady's hand
"Thank you very much, Saleslady," Little One said shyly. A young woman in a black maid's uniform brought a tray with a decanter of Brandy and a snifter. She poured a bit in the snifter without saying a word and left. Daddy raised the glass and took a small sip.
"Saleslady, Little One needs clothes for everyday use, for parties and for evening wear." Daddy says.
"Sir, might I suggest we start with lingerie for Little One. A young lady, who is so well formed, needs proper underwear if her clothes are to fit and be attractive."