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.
L'après-midi arriva; Mme Fairfax mit sa plus belle robe de satin noir, ses gants et sa montre d'or: car c'était elle qui devait recevoir la société, conduire les dames dans leur chambre, etc.