_From “Pride and Prejudice,” Vol. I., Chap. XXIX._
_Costumes._
_Lady Catherine._ Large hat trimmed with white feathers, and violet
silk handkerchief, worn over a ruched cap. Dress of cinnamon brown
satin; the bodice cut V-shaped in front; a high ruche of white muslin
round the neck; open front of bodice being frilled with white lace.
Pelisse of deep violet cloth. Silver-headed black stick; long-handled
eyeglass.
_Elizabeth._ Dress of white Indian muslin—the bodice made high in
front and gathered in the centre of the bosom into a long gold brooch.
A Spencer waist trimmed round back and down the sides with a frill of
the muslin, sleeves tied with pale green ribbon. Pale green ribbon
girdle.
[Illustration: _Lady Catherine and Elizabeth Bennet._]