Anne smiled at Mrs. Blacke and then looked back in the mirror. "I feel so grown up."

"Well, ye should, dear. Lemme look at that dress now." said the lady who was helping her, and she began pinning the dress in different places. "Right. That only needs small adaptations now. It should be ready tomorrow at four. Ye might want to keep that corset on." And the woman cast a look of horror at the old garment.