Hetty's distress increased, but she felt quite unable to explain to her hostess the reasons why it was impossible she could comply with her wishes.

She could only repeat: "I forget how to do it; indeed I do.

And Mrs.Enderby does not like it." "Mrs.Enderby would like you to please me," said the hostess.

"And I cannot think you forget.

My daughters tell me you were most amusing last week when they saw you." "Was I ?" said Hetty, dismayed.