The new day found Iris with puffy red eyes still laying in bed even if the time she usually woke up had long passed. Both Mary and Daisy came to try to prepare her for the day, but to no avail. When the sky was high enough to indicate lunch time, she rose heavily from her bed and called for her maids who immediately sprung into action to help her prepare for the day. They knew just what to do to help her regain her composure and restore her appearance.
First, they prepared a warm bath and as soon as Iris entered the hot water, she felt her body relaxed, leaning her head on the edge of the tub. The maids brought a small bowl of chilled water to soak soft cotton pads in it and gently pressed them onto Iris's closed eyelids. The coolness of the pads helped reduce the puffiness and provided a soothing sensation.
