"Iddie, I need a new pair of mitts," said Ellika to her ladies maid.
"You have two dozen already, miss," Iddie murmured in reply as she moved through the dressing room.
"Oh, none of them suit! Haven't you seen the new fashion? Despie Sandopint came back from Ouve with it and has started a rage. I could just pinch her!"
"I'm sure you'll overtake her again, miss," smiled Iddie, holding a dress out for Ellika's approval.
"No, I wore green yesterday. Perhaps the pale gold silk? --I intend to overtake her, Iddie, I always do."
