But Elva could not wait.
“We shall have a great deal of trouble replacing all these designs,” grumbled the vendeuse.
“I am sure that you will be able to manage somehow,” replied Elva, “and I need all of them for some very special occasions.”
She then felt she had been a bit indiscreet and added,
“I am a debutante this Season, as you may know.”
“Yes, of course, my Lady, and very lovely you’ll look in these pretty gowns. I hope you’ll come to us when you will be requiring your wedding gown.”
It was with some considerable difficulty that Elva prevented herself from saying that would be a very long time away.
Instead she replied,
“I am in no hurry and I am sure you have a good number of wedding dresses already on order.”
“We have indeed, my Lady,” she gushed. “Three of this Season’s d
