human
Sally is very good natured but entirely too democratic for her position as the wife of one of the very oldest of the nobility in France. Of course she asked Miss Kean because of her friendship with your daughter,
gpt
I don't believe that was the only reason, said Molly, rather glad to give Mrs. Pace a dig after her report of her darling Judy.
human
Cousin Sally said she had been anxious to meet Miss Kean from what you had told her of my friend; so you are really responsible for the pleasure in store for her.
gpt
Well, I only hope she appreciates the honor done her, spluttered Mrs. Pace.
human
What are you going to wear? A dinner in the Faubourg and the Opera afterward calls for the very best in your wardrobe.
gpt
Perhaps you had better advise us about our clothes, said Mrs. Brown sweetly, remembering what her cousin had said of Mrs. Pace's kind heart and how she humored her by seeming to let her boss her.
human
I have a very pretty black crêpe de Chine. I think I am too old to go décolleté, but I am sure this is suitable, especially as I have nothing else.
gpt
It is perfectly suitable, and if you take my advice you will wear it and leave the neck exactly as it is with that lovely old lace finishing it off in a V. For pity sakes, don't tell Sally you are too old for low necks as she is about your age and wears décolleté gowns on every occasion where one is warranted,