Mrs. Ripley gave Catherine a grateful glance then looked to her daughter.  "We could have the seamstress come to make up a nice dress for you to wear." 

Jane looked at Catherine and then her mother.  The doubt was there in her eyes and a bit of fear.  She liked to visit, but she had not yet gone into any social events.  "Perhaps for a short time but not the whole evening."  She said softly with a strong hint of uncertainty. 

"Would I be able to roll in the ballroom from the bottom floor?  I would not want anyone to carry me in."  She added with a concerned look to Catherine.