human
You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments. It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first.
gpt
Nobody must think of your dress when they see you,
human
Everything about you must be perfect in style upon your first appearance in the world, her grandmother now says.
gpt
People must find nothing to criticise about you at first: afterwards we may, perhaps, allow ourselves a little eccentricity. I have a couple of gowns in my head for you which Marianne can arrange admirably, but just at first we must show that you can dress like everybody else,--with a slight difference. You must produce a certain effect. Give me another cup of tea, my child.
human
Petrus is quite proud to assist at your début: at first I thought of sending to Paris for a dress for you,