" Milady,” she said quietly, “I hardly recognize ye.” Holly's smile wavered, and she took a deep breath. “Is that a good thing or a bad thing, Maude? What would my husband have said, if he had ever seen me like this?” “I think Master George would have loved to see ye in that red gown,” Maude replied thoughtfully. “He was a man, after all. "

― Lisa Kleypas , Where Dreams Begin