Answer:
They are waiting anxiously to see what Mother will do next.
Step-by-step explanation:
"When Aunt Marjorie returned to the city, Josh and I held our breath to see what would happen to The Hat. We could see that Mom's thrifty nature and fashion sense were in pitched battle. She couldn't justify throwing The Hat away--it was nearly new and had a lot of use left in it--but neither could she stomach wearing it. She tried pulling off the daisies and peonies, but they were stuck on tight, as were the perky orange ribbons that held The Hat in place. She'd have to find some other solution."