He locked them up because she wanted to be an
artist and he did not approve of it."
"It is well she did not want to go on the stage," said Phyllis. "She
used to be an extraordinary actress. However, she gave that up and took
a dislike to it. 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.
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