[ Grell gives him a skeptical look, but catching a glimpse of herself with the dress in their mirror, holds it against her torso for a better look. ]

Mm... Perhaps an accident? Reaped a man once who'd been in a carriage crash and never spoke proper since. I imagine a lady would be too embarrassed to do so in public.

[ Seemingly pleased with the image, she idly sways side to side. ]

Nasty scarring could also explain why I'll need to hide-- [ She taps her adam's apple. ] --this.