Frost Fair
“Since her sister's avowed objective had been to find her a husband, she shuddered at the notion that she would be on display. Her first thought was to plead illness and avoid meeting any of the visitors but Brilliana would not be tricked that way. Nor could Susan wear her oldest and least appealing dress as a form of armour to ward off any romantic interest in her. Brilliana insisted on going through her sister's wardrobe to choose the attire that would accentuate her best features. By the time... that the first coach rolled up to Serle Court that evening, Susan was dressed in her finery and gritting her teeth. 'Smile,' urged her sister. 'Men like to see you smile.' 'Then they'll need to give me something to smile about, Brilliana.' 'You are being perverse.' 'I'm being serious. I do not intend to smile for the sake of it.' 'It's what men expect of us.' "Then their expectations will not be met.' 'Susan!' 'This was your idea, Brilliana, and not mine.' 'Need you be so obstructive?' 'And why invite them this evening?' asked Susan with exasperation.MoreLess
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