Yes, a masquerade could be fun, Elizabeth thought. Although she was sure her brother-in-law had invited his little whore. He didn't even bother to hide her anymore. It made her so angry to think about it. Her sister did so much for him and that was how he repaid her? If Thomas had ever tried to do that to her....He wouldn't have been alive very long. But Thomas knew far better. He was a good and loyal husband. Nothing like Angus.<br/><br/>Elizabeth had a lot to do before this party. She'd have to finish the alternations for the wedding dress and use that money to alter her and Thomas' clothes. They didn't have to money to go out and buy knew clothes all the time. Thankfully Elizabeth had always been skilled enough with a needle, though. She would take one of her older dresses and one of Thomas' suits and alter them to look brand new for masquerade.<br/><br/>When Elizabeth put her mind to something, she was very determined to get it accomplished. To the point she focused on nothing else. She needed to get the dress done for her client, so she could go shopping for the party. She was just about finished with the dress when her butler told her that her sister was here. While she loved seeing her sister, she didn't want to her to see her sitting room like this. She and Thomas had not told anyone, not even family, of their financial situation. Only themselves, George, and their maid, Martha, knew that she was working as a seamstress to help Thomas pay the bills.<br/><br/>"Please, tell Marianne I'll be with her shortly."<br/><br/>George nodded his head and she called her only maid into the room. She was an older woman, the wife of George.<br/><br/>"Martha, help me clean up with mess quickly."<br/><br/>"Yes, mum."<br/><br/>Martha replied, helping Elizabeth grabbed the sewing materials and the wedding dress. She quickly took it upstairs. Elizabeth looked around the room and thought it looked good. She told George to invite her sister into the sitting room.<br/><br/>"Sister, it is wonderful to see you!"<br/><br/>Elizabeth exclaimed, walking over to Marianne, offering her a hug.