Create a monochrome, pen-and-ink illustration in the style of Edward Gorey, emphasizing intricate cross-hatching and detailed linework to build depth and texture. Depict a single female figure whose proportions are subtly distorted and whose demeanor remains blank, almost emotionless. Her attire should evoke late 19th to early 20th century fashion, yet incorporate the form-fitting silhouette and reflective quality of a modern red garment--suggested only through subtle shading and linework rather than color. Surround her with a minimal, almost empty background, allowing negative space to reinforce an unsettling, dreamlike quality. Include a few symbolic elements--perhaps a small, black cat sitting quietly at her feet or a faintly drawn antique pocket watch nearby--to hint at underlying narrative tension. Render every element, from her hair to the folds in her clothing, with meticulous cross-hatching and fine line detail, capturing the quietly eerie and elegant essence of Edward Gorey’s world.