When I was in London I saw
people selling them in the streets. I would send them to London and get
money back."
"I think I will come and live with you," said Grace eagerly.
"Grace, don't be a goose," saith Edith; "Hetty has not got a cottage,
and she is going to be a governess."
"Yes," sighed Hetty; "but I shall never remember my dates."
A few days after this conversation occurred, an invitation to a
children's party came from Edith and Grace to all the children at
Wavertree Hall, including Hetty Gray. Mrs. Enderby did not wish Hetty to
know that she had been invited, but Nell whispered the news to her.
"Mamma and Phyllis think you ought not to go," said Nell; "but Mark and
I intend to fight for you. Mark says he was so nasty to you lately that
he wants to make up."
Hetty's eyes sparkled at the idea of having this pleasant variety.
"I shall never be allowed to go," she said.
"Oh, if it is only a frock, you can have one of mine," said Nell; "I
got a new one for the last party, and my one before is not so bad."
"It isn't the frock, I am sure," said Hetty; "it is because I am not to
be a lady.
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