Now, blue velvet is
blue to the mind; but it is not blue to the eye. You try and paint blue
velvet; you will be surprised how much white you must lay on. The high
lights of all velvets are white. This white helps to blend the two tints
of blue."
"This is very instructive," said Vizard. "I was not aware I had a sister,
youthful, but profound. Let us go in and dine."
Fanny demurred. She said she believed Miss Maitland wished to take one
turn round the grounds first.
Miss Maitland stared, but assented in a mechanical way; and they
commenced their promenade.
Zoe hung back and beckoned her brother. "Miss Maitland!" said she, with
such an air. _"She_ wants to show her blues to all the world and his
wife."
"Very natural," said Vizard. "So would you, if you were in a scarlet
gown, with a crimson cloak."
Zoe laughed heartily at this, and forgave Fanny her new dress: but she
had a worse bone than that to pick with her.
It was a short but agreeable promenade to Zoe, for now they were alone,
her brother, instead of sneering, complimented her.
"Never you mind my impertinence," said he; "the truth is, I am proud of
you. You are an observer.
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