'And many happy returns to you, my lady. I've a little something for you in honour of the day.' He holds out the box to her, and adds with a chuckle, 'It isn't something for the schoolroom, I promise.'
Inside the box is a pair of small silver hair combs, decorated at the top with clusters of little blue enamelled flowers. They're not terribly fancy, certainly simple enough for everyday wear -- which, in a sense, is the point.
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Re: Greet the birthday girl
Date: 2006-05-21 02:36 am (UTC)Inside the box is a pair of small silver hair combs, decorated at the top with clusters of little blue enamelled flowers. They're not terribly fancy, certainly simple enough for everyday wear -- which, in a sense, is the point.