Edith: dialogue
Everything Edith says to you across 9 commissions, with every answer you can give, in the game's own words. Story commissions come first, in story order. Edith's page
Each conversation stays folded until you open it, so nothing gets spoiled by accident.
Biographer's Interview
Story commission 5 of 53
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Edith
Good morning.
Edith
Why, isn’t this the loveliest shop? You’ve decorated so nicely.
Edith
I do hope the other Twillford ladies are treating you well. How have you been settling in?
You pick one answer:
- You
It’s been going quite well! I am enjoying the challenge.
Edith
Oh, I’m so pleased to hear that.
- You
I regret all the choices that led me to this job.
Edith
Aw, don’t you worry. I’m sure you’ll find your feet soon enough.
- You
I have sewn a variety of inappropriate dresses for a funeral.
Edith
The town does have some colourful characters, doesn’t it?
Edith
But where are my manners? I’m Edith Swan.
You
Wait, you’re the Edith Swan? The famous opera singer?
Edith
Oh, I don’t know about ‘famous.’ I sang a song or two when I was younger, but my days on the stage are long past.
Edith
Now I’m just Edie.
You
So you don’t sing anymore?
Edith
I might serenade my cat on occasion.
Edith
But I stopped performing after my husband passed.
Edith
Show business is a tough business, and, well…it was tougher than me, I suppose.
You
I’m sorry for your loss.
Edith
You are a sweetie. Thank you, dear.
Edith
Enough of this sad talk, though! I am here because I have an interview with a biographer. He is writing a book about me, if you would believe it.
Edith
I want to impress this young man. I must look just right for the occasion.
Edith
If I pay you 500, do you think you could make me a dress that is glamorous daywear? Something with a little razzle-dazzle sparkle, but that doesn’t say I’m trying too hard. Maybe make it a teensy bit risqué?
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Edith
My my!
Edith
Darling, what a treat! This is just what I had in mind.
Edith
Oh, you’ll be seeing me again in no time.
Edith
Ta-tah!
If the dress fails
Edith
Oh.
Edith
Oh sweetie, no.
Edith
Never mind, now. I’m sure I can dig something else out of my wardrobe for the interview.
Edith
Keep trying! I’m sure you’ll get the hang of dressmaking soon.
Phoenix Costume
Story commission 14 of 53
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Edith
Hello, sweet pea!
Edith
How are you carrying on?
You pick one answer:
- You
My life is consumed by fashion. I have started to dream about hemlines and interfacing.
Edith
Oh, I know just what that’s like, getting completely sucked into your work.
Edith
Remember to take breaks, stretch, and drink enough water.
- You
Oh, can’t complain.
Edith
Really? That’s very stoic of you, dear.
- You
Well, the Edith Swan just walked through my doors, so, excellently.
Edith
Oh, you shameless flatterer. Next you’ll be asking for an autograph.
Edith
I think the interview with my biographer went well, by the way.
If the dress for Biographer's Interview
passed:
Edith
He seemed quite taken with the dress you made me.
Otherwise:
Edith
Although he seemed unimpressed with the dress you made me.
Edith
It was lovely to reminisce about the past.
Edith
The stages, the costumes, the crowd. I got a bit misty-eyed remembering it all.
Edith
Of course, that was when I had Robert by my side. My husband was a real charmer, you know.
Edith
He used to bring me flowers after every show. Our house was full of them. As soon as you’d open the door, you’d smell the peonies.
Edith
I think I miss that most of all.
Edith
……
Edith
It’s been years, but sometimes it feels like yesterday. After Robert passed, I was so lonely up under the spotlight.
Edith
I lost my sparkle.
You
I think you’re very sparkly!
Edith
Oh hush, you.
Edith
It was a critic who said that — Octavia Pennworth.
Edith
Now, I had received my share of poor reviews. That was part of the job. But Ms Pennworth…
Edith
This was my first show after losing Robert. A brand new opera, with an aria written just for me — I was playing the role of the seductive temptress Ritanella.
Edith
Let me tell you, I was as nervous as a debutante stepping onto that stage again. Still, I thought my performance credible.
Edith
But Ms Pennworth…she…
Edith
She wrote that I had lost my sparkle. That I was “ridiculous” in the role of Ritanella.
Edith
Her review said that “Swan’s husband must be turning in his grave at this latest outlandish display.”
You
Where does this woman live? I just want to talk to her.
Edith
Now, don’t be silly. Critics must write as they see fit.
Edith
Still, I could not go back to the stage again. It hurt too much — it was too frightening.
Edith
But I get to keep my memories. And to share them! The biographer wishes to include some illustrations when submitting his manuscript, and has commissioned an artist to paint me.
Edith
The sitting is next week. I would love to replicate one of my old looks from the stage — Nymera the Firebird! Think glamorous, think risqué! Think feathers! Make me shine, darling. I can offer you 500.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Edith
Oh ho HO!
Edith
Now, this is what I call a dress.
Edith
The audience would have gone wild for this one.
Edith
Ready yourself for an encore, Dressmaker. I will be back!
If the dress fails
Edith
Well.
Edith
Well, in theatre, there’s this superstition.
Edith
That if you have a perfect dress rehearsal, the performance will be a flop.
Edith
And this…this certainly does…flop.
Edith
Why don’t we pretend this look is just the rehearsal, hmm?
Carrot Promotion
Story commission 20 of 53
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Edith
Morning, sugar plum.
You pick one answer:
- You
Salutations, my coruscating queen!
Edith
Goodness. What does that mean?
YouThat you are very sparkly, and also a queen.
Edith
Well, thank you for the seditious sentiment, dear.
YouWhat does that mean?
Edith
That we already have a monarchy, and you’re going to get us in trouble.
- You
Greetings, sweet summer songbird of the stage!
Edith
Heehee. You’ll get my feathers all ruffled, talking like that.
- You
Felicitations, o vision of loveliness!
Edith
Now, now. You can’t be flirting with your regular customers.
Edith
Have you heard about the market fair? Apparently it’s going to be an extravaganza
Edith
…of vegetables.
Edith
You’ve probably met Fiona? She’s a hardworking young lady, and a true sweetheart
Edith
…provided you don’t threaten her business interests.
You
Yikes.
Edith
No, no, she’s a delight! Either she’s wiser than her years, or I’m far more foolish than mine — but the two of us get along like a house on fire.
Edith
And then there’s Dorothy, of course! Dotty's a bit of a fruitcake, truth be told…but a charming fruitcake nonetheless.
Edith
The three of us have started taking tea together. I haven’t gotten out the house much in the last few years, so it’s been a wonderful change of pace.
Edith
They’ve been egging me on, you know. Asking me to dress up and sing for them.
You
You should!
Edith
Well…maybe!
Edith
Apparently my biographer spoke to my agent. He says that there has been ‘unprecedented interest’ in the book. He claims that audiences are crying out for my return to the stage.
Edith
It sounds preposterous, but…oh, I don’t know!
Edith
I miss being the Edith Swan. I miss the old me.
Edith
But what if I disappoint everyone again? I don’t think I could bear it — that loneliness up on the stage.
You
But you have Fiona and Dorothy now.
Edith
……
Edith
I shall have to think on it. Perhaps one more performance wouldn’t hurt.
Edith
But first, I must show Fiona my support at the market fair! I shall be helping to promote her carrots.
Edith
They’re delicious, by the way.
Edith
I need a dress for the fair. It should be playful and elaborate, and Fiona would like it to be orange, yellow or green. I think…she wants me to look like a carrot.
Edith
The things we do for friends, hmm? How does 300 sound?
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Edith
Ah, thank you sweet pea! This will do nicely.
Edith
Now I just need to memorise the slogans.
Edith
“Don’t be melon-cauli! Fiona’s prices are un-beet-able!”
If the dress fails
Edith
Pumpkin, I don’t think this is going to work. I don’t want to make an enemy of Fiona.
Edith
If I wear this, she’s going to suspect sabotage.
Edith
Ah well. Another bad review in my future.
Another Encore
Story commission 45 of 53
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Edith
Hello, honey.
You
Edith! You are performing again!
Edith
Don’t I know it! Phew, all the old butterflies are back with a vengeance.
Edith
I’ve been rehearsing every day for weeks, and I feel prepared but…
Edith
But it is still completely nerve-wracking!
You
Dorothy and Fiona are very excited for you.
Edith
My beloved friends — those two have been such treasures.
Edith
They’ve buoyed me up through all of this. I would never have found the courage to perform again without them.
Edith
My wonderful girls. What did I do to deserve them? I feel such affection for Fiona and Dotty — I fear my heart will burst.
Edith
…although that might also be the nerves.
You
Deep breaths!
Edith
Right, yes. When I go up on that stage at the gala, I’m going to pretend that it’s just the two of them in the audience.
Edith
I’ll sing just for them.
Edith
I used to do that, you know: pretending it was only Robert watching. It’s so much less frightening that way.
Edith
Not frightening at all, really.
Edith
Oh, I’m so thrilled to be back, Dressmaker! I’m going to bring the house down.
Edith
For this performance, I am taking the role of Portia in Sunsets Arise. She is a flamboyant figure — a disgraced warrior queen who wants to retake her throne.
Edith
I’ll need a dress that is elaborate, risqué, gothic and glamorous. It must be a dramatic feast for the senses — go bold! Go big with form! Make me look magnificent, and I’ll pay you 1500.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Edith
Breathtaking!
Edith
I shall be a star again, darling! Oh, I can’t thank you enough.
Edith
There’s a front-row ticket with your name on it — please do come to the gala!
If the dress fails
Edith
………
Edith
………the nerves are back.
You
Let me see if I can alter this dress to remedy that.
The dress goes back on your table, so you can alter it.
Edith
Oh thank you!
You
You deserve to feel confident.
Edith
It would certainly help.
You
Alter Commission
Story commission 50 of 53
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Edith
Good afternoon, honeybun.
Edith
You look a little worried. Is something the matter?
You pick one answer:
- You
I have made so many dresses. What if I run out of ideas?
Edith
Hmm, I understand. Most artists run low on inspiration sometimes.
Edith
Whenever that happens to me, I take a little break and enjoy other people’s art instead.
Edith
You have to let yourself breathe, sweet pea. Take some time to refill your creative well.
- You
Some of my other customers are having a hard time. I hope they are all right.
Edith
I might have heard something about that. I wouldn’t want to gossip, but I don’t think you need to be too worried about any of your regular customers.
YouWhy, what have you heard?
Edith
Oh, just a rumour or two. I’m sure you’ll find out soon enough.
Edith
A little surprise never hurt anyone.
- You
Never mind me! How was your grand return to the opera stage?
Edith
But I do mind! You’re always taking care of other people — someone needs to make sure you’re also taking care of you.
Edith
No, you see, I happen to feel you would benefit from a little recreational time.
Edith
So I’ve acquired tickets for you to attend all of this season’s shows at the theatre!
You
That must have cost a fortune!
Edith
Nonsense! The theatre director gave me a stack of complimentary tickets. Consider this my treat.
You
Will you be in these shows?
Edith
As a matter of fact, yes. Things have been going rather splendidly, darling. The gala was an enormous success.
Edith
Right before the curtain rose, I wanted to run away. I was so scared.
Edith
But I pictured Fiona and Dotty cheering me on in the audience, and I held my nerve. I imagined them sitting right next to Robert.
Edith
And so I gathered all the love in my heart, and I sang.
Edith
In an instant, all my doubts fell away. I was still me, up there, under the lights. Everything in the world felt entirely right.
Edith
It was the most wonderful sense of clarity. For years, I had avoided my love and passions for fear of getting hurt again.
Edith
But in the end, love found me anyway.
Edith
There may be bad reviews and hurdles along the way, but I won’t hide anymore.
Edith
Speaking of… I need a dress to audition for my next big role! I must represent myself — will you make an ‘Edith Swan’ gown?
You
Nothing would delight me more.
Edith
Oh, you charmer. In that case, I need a dress that’s risqué, elegant and elaborate. It should have feathers and glitz. Give me some theatre, sugarplum! Here is 1250.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Edith
This is it! My dress!
Edith
Oh, you always make me sparkle, Dressmaker. I am ready to take to any stage now.
Edith
Thank you, sweetheart. You take care of yourself.
If the dress fails
Edith
This is…this is quite the statement.
Edith
But perhaps not the statement I intended to make.
Edith
I don't mean to be a menace, but can I ask you to make some changes?
You
But of course.
The dress goes back on your table, so you can alter it.
Edith
This is why you're my favourite, honeybun.
You
Alter Commission
Romance Reader
Pigeon commission
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Edith
Pumpkin, I have urgent need of your services.
Edith
Please say you’ll make space in your schedule for me!
You
For you? Always.
Edith
Oh, thank goodness.
Edith
You see, Mavis Montblanc is coming to Twillford!
You
Mavis…who?
Edith
Montblanc! The bestselling romance author!
Edith
She is giving a reading of her upcoming novel at the library this weekend.
Edith
And there will be a dress-up competition — Ms Montblanc has promised to award the winner with an exclusive copy of the deleted chapters from her latest novel.
Edith
Scenes of a…<slide>steamy nature.</slide>
You
Oh, right! The bodice-ripper writer! I think Rose mentioned her.
Edith
Mavis Montblanc is a romance author, thank you very much.
Edith
I adore her books. I MUST have those deleted chapters.
Edith
I MUST win this competition at all costs.
Edith
Contestants need to dress up as one of Ms Montblanc’s characters. I shall be going as Narcissi Bell, an evil heiress who leads the virtuous Captain Fortright astray.
Edith
It must be goth, it must be risqué, and it must feature velvet. You have 500. Hurry!
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Edith
YES! With this dress, I’ll have this competition in the bag.
Edith
The chapters are mine.
If the dress fails
Edith
Alas.
Edith
I am never going to win in this disaster.
Edith
Unless…
Edith
I could sabotage everyone else?
Edith
Hmm. Much to ponder.
Graveside Visit
Pigeon commission
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Edith
What a blustery day!
Edith
Hello, muffin. Have you eaten today? You look a bit famished.
You pick one answer:
- You
Well, I could manage a snack.
Edith
I’ll ask Fiona to drop off a strawberry tartlet with you. She made a fresh batch yesterday, and her short crust is simply divine.
- You
…I might have forgotten breakfast.
Edith
Bad muffin! You can’t go skipping meals!
Edith
I’ll ask Fiona to drop off a strawberry tartlet with you. She made a fresh batch yesterday.
- You
Sewing is sustenance!
Edith
I applaud your passion, but insist on a more balanced diet.
Edith
Hah, I sound like my Robert. He was always a worrier.
Edith
“Edie, don’t forget your coat!”
Edith
“Are you drinking enough water, my love?”
Edith
“Darling, wear slippers! Your toes will freeze.”
Edith
If I ever gave him half the chance, my husband would have wrapped me up in cotton wool.
Edith
Next week would have been our thirtieth anniversary. How things have changed — now I’m the one bringing him flowers and fretting.
Edith
I wish I could tell him how well I’m doing. He would be so pleased. I take good care of myself — for his sake.
Edith
Which brings me to the reason for my visit, actually! I need a new dress for chilly days. I like to visit Robert’s grave in the evenings, and I tend to get rather cold.
Edith
Could you make me a warm, outdoor dress? Something elegant will do very nicely. I can give you 750.
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Edith
Ah, how perfectly charming.
Edith
I shall be nice and toasty while visiting Robert.
Edith
Thank you, muffin.
If the dress fails
Edith
Oh dear me.
Edith
Well, it is good that I visit the graveyard when it is empty. I wouldn’t want to be seen in this.
Cat Amongst Pigeons
Pigeon commission
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When the commission arrives
Edith
Good morning, angelcake!
Edith
And hello to your pigeon too!
Edith
Goodness, but Twillford loves pigeons.
You
They are good birds.
Edith
I’m sure! The only problem is that my cat, Butterbell, is petrified of birds.
Edith
He’s a real coward. Runs for the hills at the merest tweet.
Edith
Dotty always brings along her flock when she visits me, and poor Butterbell is shedding from the stress.
Edith
I want to acclimatise my cat to the company of pigeons. So I thought: what if I dressed like a bird?
Edith
Would you make me a pigeon-dress, sweetie? It should have feathers, of course. How does 500 sound?
You
Accept Commission
If the dress passes
Edith
Oooh.
Edith
Or rather “coooooo!”
Edith
This is excellent. Thank you!
If the dress fails
Edith
………
Edith
This dress will give Butterbell a heart attack.
Edith
………it might give me one too.
A gift for Edith
Gift commission
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If the gift gets the best result
Edith
My goodness! Darling, this is gorgeous. You know how I love my sequins and feathers! In this dress, I’ll always feel like the star of the show — thank you so much!
If the gift is a success
Edith
Oh, this is delightful! You are so sweet to make a dress just for me.
If the gift fails
Edith
Honeybun…maybe reconsider this one.
Other clients
Rose
· Prudence
· Priya
· Marie
· Fiona
· Alice
· Vivian
· Dorothy
· Adora