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nd led us to another。 At last we tracked down 20 women； each of whom could knit the special stitch。 Two weeks later the sweaters were finished。 And the first shipment from the new house of Schiaparelli was on its way to the United States！
From that day a steady stream of clothes and perfumes flowed from the house of Schiaparelli。 I found the world of fashion gay and exciting； full of challenge and adventure。 I shall never forget one showing which was really a challenge。 Once again Father’s advice helped me。 I was busy getting ready to show my winter fashions。 Then—just 13 days before the presentation—the sewing girls were called out on strike。 I found myself left with one tailor and the woman who was in charge of the sewing room！ I was as gloomy as my models and salesgirls。 “We’ll never make it；” one of them cried。
Here； I thought； is the test of all tests for Father’s advice。 Where is the way out this time？ I wondered and worried。 I was certain we would have to call off the presentation—or else show the clothes unfinished。 Then it dawned on me。 Why not show the clothes unfinished？
We worked at fever pitch。 And； exactly 13 days later； right on time； the Schiaparelli showing took place。
What a showing it was！ Some coats had no sleeves； others had only one。 Many of our clothes were still in an early stage。 They were only patterns made of heavy cotton cloth。 But on these we pinned sketches and pieces of material。 In this way we were able to show what colors and textures the clothes would have when they were finished。
All in all； the showing was different。 It was so different that it was a great success。 Our unusual showing caught the attention of the public； and orders for the clothes poured in。
Father’s wise words had guided me on
