'Whoever fears God, fears to sit at ease.'—E. B. Browning.
'Hilda, mother wants to speak to you in her boudoir. We have just been having a grand discussion about our dresses for the Walkers' affair, and she wants to find out from you whether you are really going or not.'
I sighed as Nelly finished speaking.
I was picking some roses on the lawn, and Captain Gates had just sauntered out of the smoking-room, cigar in mouth.
It was such a lovely morning that I was meditating spending it in my favourite nook in the plantation, and for the time I had forgotten everything unpleasant.
'You poor little creature!' said Nelly sympathetically, 'aren't you tired of it? You have discussed the subject with father, given us a long preach last night, and now there still remains mother! Let me advise you, don't be too outspoken with her. Constance told her about our dance last night, and mother seems to think that it must be pure wilfulness on your part if you still refuse to go with us.'
'I wish I could be left alone,' I said a little wistfully; 'I shall only make your mother angry.'
'Are you tired of showing your colours?' questioned Captain Gates.
'I hope not,' I said in a brighter tone, and then I went into the house.
Mrs. Forsyth was kind at first, but when she saw that I was really determined she became vexed.
'It is placing me in a very awkward position, Hilda. What excuse can I make for you? You have not even delicacy of health to account for your absence. I am anxious to take you about with my own daughters, and people will think I am purposely keeping you in the background. I do wish
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