( That is an impressive display and Adalinda is momentarily distracted by the display of magic, her first display of real magic!, to respond quickly. She finally responds after she stops gaping like a fish. )

I suppose that's true for some people, of course! But definitely not me. ( Stick to her usual story? Stick to her usual story. ) I'm an only child. My mother was a seamstress. We didn't have a lot of money so I often stayed with my grand-mère who was the one who taught me how to make simple dresses and blouses at the age of twelve. I suppose I can say she is why I wish to be the next Rose Bertin.