"That is a dear relief, Mr Burnbridge. In such dark times as these it is good to know that the people of England can still discern a good sleeve from the bad." She grinned.
"Oh, I fear I've brought far too many foreign fashions, but I assure you it is only with the intent to better educate the ladies of England and widen their thoughts on the matters of embroidery. I promise you, in all my trunks there is not a single cockade. There's no surer way to depress fashion than to bring politics into it."