The Lane family, like all country dwellers, were early risers. The main activities of the day were accomplished before noon, after the fortification of a hearty breakfast. It was Aunt Mary's custom to put on a clean wash dress for the morning chores both inside and outside the farm house, then after the lunch dishes were put away and the dinner dessert prepared, she would bathe and freshen up, put on one of the attractive dresses she was so clever at making for herself, and settle down to the quieter tasks...