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Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimble

A select salon for those with money to spend who understand that dressing well is not a luxury but a necessity. The Silver Thimble has a tasteful sign that hangs above a pretty bay window in which a few fabrics are carefully draped. Inside is lavishly decorated: there is a dark, sweeping cherry wood counter for sales, clear glass cabinets and a consultation room that practically exhales the sofas and coffee table nested therein. Cabinets around the shop hint that merchandise is stored there but nothing is on display. Indeed, it's well known that if you wish to see a garment then the shop girl will fetch it to you as you take tea with the proprietor. Highly unusual, it is run by a women - one Miss Valentina Audley. Kindred know her as the Master Seamstress of Bath, Clan Toreador, which would explain the odd closing hours.

Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Mrs K. Saunders » Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:41 pm

Katherine is a little upset by the fact that Valentina was not more discreet in her answer regarding the colour availability of the garments.

"Perhaps just the bow colour could be changed?"
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Valentina Audley » Sat Mar 04, 2017 12:54 pm

Valentina wrestles with herself for a long moment. Part of her wants very badly to sit back and watch the fun that will undoubtedly ensue but equally she may need Constance in the future and it's probably worth giving some advice before rumours of disastrous liaisons gone wrong reach the court. She looks up, decision made.

"Miss Daye, I think I hear Dr Taylor and Mr Swainswick debating fabric. I wonder, could I trouble you to offer them a lady's opinion on the matter? Miss Flaubert, Mrs Saunders and I will join you shortly."

Whilst it's an obvious dismissal it's said kindly and with a smile.
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Christine Daye » Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:37 pm

Christine looks up from the ribbons, a look of surprise on her face.

"Oh! Oh, of course Miss Audley... Miss Audley, do you think that I might buy some ribbon? These two..."

She's selected a pair of wide ribbons in complementary shades of green. She sets them to the side, and bobbing a curtsy, promptly leaves the room, heading to the back workroom.

As she goes, she sings to herself, partly because it is her nature, but partly to give the gentlemen warning of her approach.

"...lavender's green, dilly dilly, lavender's blue... if you love me, dilly dilly, I will be true..."
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Samuel Taylor » Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:40 pm

This is a strange experience.

Glancing down at the designs in the book, a Taylor raises an eyebrow.

"I believe....I will take another waistcoat in the style of the one I am wearing now Mr Swainswick."

He rubs his hands together, his head raises as he hears something.

"Thank you for your assistance Mr Swainswick. It is appreciated."

Turning to the doorway his mouth twitches up into a smile at the sounds of Christine's approach.
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Valentina Audley » Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:45 pm

Valentina waits until the door has clicked shut again before she speaks.

"Darlings, you both seem a trifle... surprised by the experimental set. If you so wish we can set the subject aside and never speak of it again, only I thought perhaps now Miss Daye has left the room that maybe this once I could be unusually generous and offer you both a chance to ask questions that I shall endeavour to answer frankly and a piece of advice which you may already be aware of. If you are I offer an apology, but your behaviour suggests you are not so I feel I dare risk it."

She takes a deep breath. "The experimental set... It is a sledgehammer in the art of seduction and I do not advise that is is used lightly or carelessly, unless you are very sure of your intended partner." She smiles a trifle sourly. "I will not be held responsible in that instance."

As she talks, she's watching them closely.

"So, would either of you like to ask me anything, or set a time to ask privately at a future date? Though I must warn you my advice may not come so freely when I have had time to reflect on the rashness of my offering."
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Mrs K. Saunders » Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:58 pm

"Miss Audley, I had not know that such items were available, but as a lady who has been married for quite sometime I believe I am fully aware of how they could be used. I would not prefer not to enter a discussion of what do to do when... it seems inappropriate." Her redness deepening if that was possible.

Defiantly she says, " I would very much like to purchase a set of two of these, plus several white with lace and purple ribbons. Would that be possible? When you have finished with helping Dr Flaubert, could we return to the parlour and discuss my second dress?"

She steps back to allow Valentinz and Constance some privacy.
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Valentina Audley » Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:20 pm

Valentina raises her eyebrow in amusement. Had Jackdaw not given his childe any sort of training in discretion? The woman leaked information every which way, not to mention the fact that her manners were appalling. What were the young of this city coming to she wondered to herself.

"Certainly Neonate. I shall have them sent to you as soon as they are ready if you will be so kind as to provide an address. Likewise I should be more than happy to discuss gowns in just a moment."

She smiles sweetly at Katherine then turns her attention to Constance, inquiringly.
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby CFlaubert » Sun Mar 05, 2017 4:43 pm

As Katherine leaves to allow Constance and Valentina some privacy, Constance nods in acknowledgement of Katherine's gracious offer.

"I am grateful Mrs Saunders."

Turning to Valentina

"You offer is certainly a gracious one Ms Audley, and I am certainly grateful for it. Your free advice is welcome. You have of course guessed correctly with regard to my own experience in such matters, although I was married in my mortal life, the partnership I shared with my husband did not move in such directions as the one I am looking to create in my unlife. I am seeking to embrace change in my life, and as such I had thought this may be a way to.....do things differently?"

"However, perhaps you are right, in that one does not wish the gentleman in question to obtain the wrong impression. I feel I may reconsider this purchase and perhaps return for such items when I am surer of the interests he has."

"Of course I understand that should I choose to return at a later time, your advice and items will certainly not come freely. However, I'm certain I could provide appropriate recompense for such things, should the need arise?"

"You must of course let me know if there is any service of mine, which can be of benefit to you. My skills certainly lie in areas other than yours, but I feel that in these nights, we must all help each other as much as we can (she looks knowingly at Valentina).
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Jacob Swainswick » Sun Mar 05, 2017 4:56 pm

"Of course, sir." Swainswick cast an appraising eye at the good Doctor's apparel. "A sober choice, quite a classical line. Very suitable for one of your profession, if you don't mind me saying s-"

At the sound of a distaff footfall, the tailor's eyebrows shot up; his alarm was swiftly masked, however, as it sufficed for him to raise his voice slightly to warn the on-comer of his déshabillé client.

"Let me help you into your jacket, Doctor, we can't have you standing around in your shirt-sleeves. You'll catch your death -" he met the other's eye at this - "well, you take my meaning.

"And properly attired, we can discuss a choice of material - hullo! Why, I believe that's Miss Daye! What exquisite timing! Please, Miss Daye, do come in. I hope you will forgive the chaos -" (the workshop, of course, was trim, neat and perfectly tidy) "but we have reached a juncture at which a third opinion would be most welcome."
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Re: Mrs. Katherine Saunders and clan visit The Silver Thimbl

Postby Christine Daye » Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:46 pm

Catching the masked alarm, and the warning in Jacob's slightly raised voice, Christine slows her steps, until she is reassured that she will not be stumbling unwittingly into social embarrassment.

"Oh, that is good timing indeed, Mr Swainswick, I am glad!"

She favours them both with a bright smile, looking around the workroom with interest.

"How fascinating! Oh, I do love catching glimpses behind the scenes! Is this where the magic is performed, Mr Swainswick? And how may I be of assistance? I'm afraid I know next to nothing about gentlemen's fashions..."

Her attention is caught by the illustrations in the book.

"Oh... that is very dashing!"

Then she looks away, embarrassed, after realising that perhaps viewing even line drawings of gentlemen in their shirtsleeves could be considered inappropriate.
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