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Black gloves
seemed to me both more dignified and BON TON than the lemon-coloured
ones which I had contemplated at first.

Word:

chosen

Question:

Why did the narrator find black gloves more dignified and bon ton than the lemon-colored ones?

Answer (optional):

The narrator found black gloves more dignified and bon ton than the lemon-colored ones because the lemon color was too gaudy and looked like one was trying to be conspicuous.