history: I was attending a ball, and one girl in particular had the most stunning dress. It looked like little diamonds had been stitched on every inch of her dress. I attended a ball recently_comma_ one of the girls had the most stunning dress.
current: A ball, how fancy! Was the girl as stunning as her dress?
next: No way, her dress looked like little diamonds had been stitched on every inch of her dress. Not many girls can compete with that. Diamonds are forever.