Mrs. Fairfax legte ihr bestes, schwarzes Atlaskleid, ihre Handschuhe, ihre goldene Uhr mit Kette an, denn es lag ihr ob, die Gesellschaft zu empfangen – die Damen in ihre Zimmer zu führen, u.s.w.
Afternoon arrived: Mrs. Fairfax assumed her best black satin gown, her gloves, and her gold watch; for it was her part to receive the company,--to conduct the ladies to their rooms, &c.