Your authenticity of sharing this story has really come out during your presentation. You provided a social context that illustrates the reality of immigrant workers who have come to the United States and the sacrifices made for survival.
I could tell that the artifacts used in your basket were very enduring to you especially the book belonging to your grandfather and the rich family history that connects us to your mother, Louisa.
The climax of your story left me wondering if Louisa was going to get caught returning the dress and reminded me of a Cinderella story.
Like most daring teenage girls, Louisa seems to have been a very hard working young woman with hopes and dreams of making a good life. Thank you for sharing this story with the