It was difficult but not impossible to remove the bandages and apply just enough make up to cover and marks that the slinking satin gown did not. Its long sleeves – which she had initially upturned her nose to when Daphne presented her with the dress over a week ago – were now her saviors. Taming her curls to cover the edge of her hairline where the deep cut had begun to heal over was difficult, but again, she managed.