"Fiddly but well worth it, Vivian. You look beautiful." He assured her,looking her over. She did look beautiful; changing dresses and tying back her hair only made her more so. But she did deserve finer things, clothes that would flaunt every aspect of her beauty, and jewellery that would shine as brightly as her eyes.
As she mentioned the parcel, he smiled wider than he had before, and offered it out to her, "In truth, my dear, it is for you." He explained, handing it out to her. "I thought you might need it this evening."