[…] Mrs. Parmly-Coles, in thus frocking her daughter, was no jealous cat but a pearl among mothers.

And d'ye hear, Gudyill, let Jenny Dennison slip on her pearlings to walk before my niece and me, and the three women to walk behind; and bid my niece attend me instantly.

One commentator described the results as swoonworthy pieces at a luxury price, adding: "Even the thermals - in bright primary colours, with extra-long sleeves to pull over the hands - are exquisite.

I swear I don't know what you're talking about.