"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. "Our
positions are different. However, if you choose to be ungrateful you
must."
And she walked away, leaving Hetty sitting alone reflecting sadly on her
words. So after all it was not kindness and liking for her that had made
these people include her in their invitation. It was only the desire to
have their party made more amusing by her performance. She wished she
could do what was required of her, so that she need owe them nothing.
But she could not; and how hateful she must seem.
All her pleasure was over now, and she was glad when the moment came to
get away. Her silence was not noticed during the drive home, for every
one else was too sleepy to talk. But Hetty was too unhappy to be sleepy.
The next morning Miss Davis asked at breakfast if the party had been
enjoyable.
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