![]() Except attached to his top hat was a pair of brass goggles, and the left side of his face was decorated with a series of little metal gears. He was dressed every inch the Victorian gentleman, right down to his cravat and waistcoat. My, don't you ladies look lovely." Eddie beamed at us. "Now come on before we miss the ball." She grabbed me by the hand and dragged me, protesting, from the room. ![]() We're dancing." Kabita shot me a smug grin. I can't wear this." Every time I took a step, my skirts made a rustling sound loud enough to wake the dead. It looked great, but I could hardly breathe, never mind move. As if that weren't bad enough, I had to wear a full corset over a thin, silky blouse. While Kabita's costume consisted of skin tight pants, boots, and an aviator jacket-not much different from her usual clothing-mine had so many layers of bustles and petticoats and whatnot, I was half afraid I would trip and fall on my face. ![]() Unfortunately, mine was an utter fail as far as I was concerned. I didn't know how Eddie had done it, but in under an hour, he'd come up with costumes for both of us.
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