Rose shook her head. "Oh I like it, Pearl. I like it very much, indeed. It's beautiful. But I cannot wear it. Its too beautiful... too expensive." Her hand moved over the fabric tenderly once more. "I'd embarrass myself. People would think I'd forgotten my place. Perhaps..." she looked up at Pearl. "If you have another white dress? I don't have one, and I don't want to buy one for the occasion, since it would be impractical to wear in other circumstances."