[lady lawyer]

Ahhh. But ruffles and flouncy things have a power and mystery of their own.

[freedox]

"Ahhh. But ruffles and flouncy things have a power and mystery of their own."

So do red satin things. I always found the description of Elizabeth's red satin pajamas at the time of her abduction somewhat troubling. It suggested to me that there was more to her than the shy, demure, seriousminded child that was being portrayed by friends and family.