—Sampler stitched by Mary Chase (1816–1832), Augusta, Maine, 1827 At three-thirty, Patrick and a few of the other men helping with the sale walked through Aurora, checked to make sure everyone was out, locked its doors, and announced that the gates would be closing at four o’clock. Everyone should complete their purchases and leave. A crowd of last-minute townspeople gathered around the refreshment area and helped themselves to glasses of lemonade and cookies while thanking Skye for a wonderful day. Several children (and more than a few adults) left with pockets loaded down with cookies. At four o’clock the men made another round of the tents and grounds to make sure no one not working was on the property. A few people lined up to make last-minute purchases, and then, finally, it was over. Relief. An amazing amount of stuff had been sold, but the Dumpsters would be full again tomorrow. Sarah and I added up our sales, checked the cash and check totals, and brought them to Skye, who was sitting by the refreshment table.
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