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'What a genius you are, Fifine,' exclaimed Lady Kirkbank, rapturously.
'The _Faute dans le Passe_ was only produced last week. No one will have
thought of copying Chaumont's gowns yet awhile. The idea is an
inspiration.'
'What is the boating costume like?' asked Lady Lesbia, faintly.
'An exquisite combination of simplicity with _vlan_,' answered the
dressmaker. 'A skin-tight indigo silk Jersey bodice, closely studded
with dark blue beads, a flounced petticoat of indigo and amber foulard,
an amber scarf drawn tightly round the hips, and a dark blue toque with
a largo bunch of amber poppies. Tan-coloured mousquetaire gloves, and
Hessian boots of tan-coloured kid.'
'Hessian boots!' ejaculated Lesbia.
'But, yes, Miladi. The petticoat is somewhat short, you comprehend, to
escape the damp of the deck, and, after all, Hessians are much less
indelicate than silk stockings, legs _a cru_, as one may say.'
'Lesbia, you will look enchanting in yellow Hessians,' said Lady
Kirkbank, 'Let the dress be put in hand instantly, Seraphine.


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