| The O 'hara walked like an empress to face... 125 |
[Feb. 11th, 2010|03:26 am] |
The O 'hara walked like an empress to face the
Viceroy's redbearded magnificence and present her cheek for the
ceremonial kiss of welcomeTurn to the Vicereine now and curtseyNow back, back, back, three
steps, don't worry, the weight of the train holds it away from your
bodyNow extend your left armLet the footman have plenty
of
time to arrange the train over your arm
Scarlett's knees obligingly waited until she was seated at one of the
supper tables before they started tremblingCharlotte made no
attempt
to hide her satisfactionShe entered Scarlett's bedroom with the
stiff squares of white cardboard fanned in her hand"My dear
Scarlett, you were a dazzling successThese invitations arrived
before even I was up and dressedState Ball, |
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