[A Simpleton by Charles Reade]@TWC D-Link bookA Simpleton CHAPTER VII 36/65
Mrs.Staines found more to object to in each. At last he fell upon a silver-gray silk, of superlative quality. "That! It is as old as the hills," shrieked Rosa. "It looks just out of the shop.
Come, tell the truth; how often have you worn it ?" "I wore it before I was married." "Ay, but how often ?" "Twice.
Three times, I believe." "I thought so.
It is good as new." "But I have had it so long by me.
I had it two years before I made it up." "What does that matter? Do you think the people can tell how long a dress has been lurking in your wardrobe? This is childish, Rosa.
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