They were both particularly happy and gay.

That evening, proud of Dolokhov's proposal, her refusal, and her explanation with Nicholas, Sonya twirled about before she left home so that the maid could hardly get her hair plaited, and she was transparently radiant with impulsive joy.

Natasha no less proud of her first long dress and of being at a real ball was even happier.

They were both dressed in white muslin with pink ribbons.

Natasha fell in love the very moment she entered the ballroom.