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.
Nel dopo pranzo la signora Fairfax si mise un bel vestito di raso nero, i guanti e l'orologio d'oro, perché doveva ricever gli ospiti e condurre le signore nelle loro camere.