Chapter 11
Meanwhile, back at the villa, Captain Von Trapp was playing tag in the back
yard with his children. He was having fun, but he was tired, so he decided to
rest for a while. "Children!" He called. "I'm going to take a rest for a bit."
"Ok, Father." His children answered back. The Captain walked to the bench
in front of the gazebo and sat down, daydreaming of Maria and what she was
doing with his little Marta. However, he was too busy daydreaming to notice
that Gretl was right in front of him until his daughter called, "Father!"
Captain flew out of his daydreaming to find his youngest daughter looking at
him frowning. "I'm sorry, sweetheart. I didn't see you there." Gretl's frown
softened a bit. "Now, why did you want to talk to me?" Asked the Captain.
Sighing, Gretl said, "Why does Marta get to go to town with Fraulein Maria
and I don't? I'm just as nice, and cute as Marta is. Actually, I'm nicer and
cuter than HER." Gretl grumbled. The Captain raised his eyebrow. Ah the
case of jealousy. "Well sweetheart," He began gently. "Fraulein Maria
hasn't had the chance to spend too much time with Marta because she was
always busy doing other things. Marta is very shy and quiet and would not
dare to ask for more attention than necessary. Fraulein Maria is just giving
Marta a bit of attention." "But, why can't she give Marta attention AND
bring me along too! I like going with Fraulein Maria too!" Gretl said
pouting. The Captain gave a sigh. "Sweetheart, it would be a little difficult if
Fraulein Maria had to pay attention to both of you! Besides, don't you like
spending time with your father?" He asked with a fake offended look on his
face. "Oh, of course I like spending time with you, Father!" Gretl exclaimed.
"I guess I just don't like it when Marta gets things that I don't get."
Laughing, the Captain said, "Well, it's normal to feel that way, Gretl. But
you shouldn't let that ruin your happiness, right?" He poked her nose,
causing her to giggle. "Now," The Captain said. "Why don't we join your
brothers and sisters and play tag!" Gretl nodded, and the captain lifted her up
and brought her over to the other children, where they played tag.
At the store:
Marta was busily trying to find a nice new material for a dress, but she was
so confused. There were so many lovely choices to choose from. Maria
said, "How about this one darling?" She held out a pink satin material , that
shined brilliantly. Marta's eyes widened. Maria laughed. "Well, do you like
it?" Marta finally looked up. "Yes, Fraulein Maria. But I don't know if I like
that one the best. There are SO many different materials to choose from!
What if I take the wrong one and I can't choose another?" Marta said
tearfully. Marta quickly bent down and gave Marta a hug. "Don't you worry,
Marta. I'm sure that if it's you that needs a dress, you'll find the perfect one
for yourself." Maria comforted. Marta perked up at her words. "Do you
really think so?" Maria chuckled. "Really. Now, how about we choose the
perfect one hmm?" Marta nodded determinedly. She looked at all the
different choices, and asked Maria, "Fraulein?" Maria looked at her and
said, "yes, darling?" Marta said shyly, "Which one do YOU think looks best
on me?" Maria skimmed the materials. She walked to the row of materials,
and picked up a pretty yellow material that was made of satin. "I think that
would suit you." Maria suggested. Marta looked at it and said, " So do I."
Marta grinned. Maria smiled and said, "Well its settled! But, you can't just
have that on your dress. We'll take some extra darker yellow material for
shoulder puffs, and for the sash as well." Marta agreed solemnly. "Ok."
Maria quickly gathered the material and purchased it. When they walked out
of the store, Marta said, "Thank you so much, Fraulein Maria." Maria said,
"It was my pleasure, Marta."