After Edith had left, Thomas had himself returned to the hall to store his coat and top hat. He felt a relief that he did not had to see her in that dress anymore. Why had she even put it on in the first place? Did she mean to replace his sister or was it simply a female trait to try on a dress you liked?
He returned to the kitchen, smiling at the simple change Edith's dress provided. "That dress suits you much better," he said with a smile. He was testing the water to see if would be cross with him so he could leave that episode behind and hand her the gifts.