Perhaps she has now taken a dislike to drawing, and will not care to make a design for Reine." "I am sure she will," said Nell.

"Drawing is different from acting.
People don't feel shy about drawing.

I will go directly and ask her." "Perhaps you would let me see her drawings first," said Miss Gaythorne.
"Certainly," said Nell; "papa is in his study, and I will go and fetch them." Mr.Enderby willingly surrendered the drawings to amuse and oblige the cherished guest, and Hetty's work was spread out on a table before Reine.
"Why, these are beautiful," cried she; "and they are really done by a girl of fourteen who never learned to draw!" "Really," said Nell, enjoying Miss Gaythorne's surprise.

"And now, may I ask Hetty to make you a design ?" "If she would be so very good.

If it would not give her too much trouble--" "Why, Hetty will be simply enchanted at the request.