Upon returning home, Madeline removed the dress that she wore and the pins that were pushed into her hair, freeing her blonde hair where she weaved her hand through to comb it. The dress was neatly folded and placed at the side so that she could return it along with the other dresses her family had rented from Mr. Heathcliff.
Taking the brush from the dressing table, Madeline started to brush her hair when she heard her sister Beth say,
"Lady Catherine must really like Mr. Heathcliff, isn't it?" Beth was still looking at the red dress that she had worn, which was sad that she would have to part from it tomorrow morning.
Madeline, who was moving her hand, removing the knots of her hair, said, "Is it because she invited him to the ball?"
