It was exceedingly kind of Mrs.Cartwright to invite you here.

Of course she expected you to be obliging." "You mean that she asked me, thinking I would amuse the company ?" said Hetty quickly.

"Then I am very sorry you have told me so, Phyllis, for I should never have guessed it.

And now I shall feel miserable till I get away." "Can't you be agreeable ?" "No, I can't.

Just think of trying it yourself." "Of course it would not be suitable for me," said Phyllis.