Later, when she appeared before him in the sea-green gauze, he stared at her in great surprise, and said: By Jove, he had never thought she could look so well! Encouraged by this tribute, Hero showed him a cloak of green sarsnet trimmed with swansdown, which she had purchased that morning, and upon his expressing his unqualified approval of this garment, confided, a little nervously, that she feared he might, when he came to see the bill, think it a trifle dear.
In Georgette Heyer's "Friday's Child," a character named Hero surprises a man with her appearance in a beautiful sea-green dress, evoking a strong reaction from him. His admiration for her beauty gives her confidence, prompting her to reveal a cloak she recently bought. This newfound boldness, however, is tinged with anxiety about the cost of the garment.
Hero's nervousness highlights her concern about the man's perceptions and the potential judgment regarding her spending. Despite feeling reassured by his flattering response, she is still apprehensive about how he will react to the financial aspect of her purchase.