Taking off her coat Edith slipped the gown over her dress, and went to her room (followed closely by Miss Bennett) to see herself in the long mirror.
'Perfect!' said Edith.

'Only I must cut off those buttons.

I hate buttons.' 'How are you going to fasten it, then, dear ?' 'With hooks and eyes.

Marie can sew them on.' The deep blue with the white spots had a vivid and charming effect, and suited her blonde colouring; she saw she was very pretty in it, and was pleased.
'Aren't you going to try the others on, dear ?' asked Grace.
'No; what's the good?
This one will do.' 'Right.

Then I'll take them back.' 'You're sweet.