Now my daughter was old enough to ask for the version I did not automatically make easier.

We heard Elena arrive before we saw her.

A change in the room.

A voice greeting someone loudly.

Then the doors opened, and she came through with Julian and their group.

She wore the sparkling dress, diamonds at her throat, the handbag held in front of her.

I did not know whether she had chosen the clothes to attract attention or simply dressed as she usually did for an important occasion.

I would not make the dress responsible for what she said next.