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Hazleby and
the girls, for she has the grace to bring Lucy, on Mamma's special
invitation. But only think of Mrs. Hazleby, scolding and snapping
for ever; and Harriet, with her finery and folly and vulgarity. And
that at a time which ought to be full of peace, and glorious
feelings. Oh! they will spoil all the pleasure!'
'All?' said Helen.
'All that they can touch, all that depends upon sympathy,' said
Elizabeth.
'Well, but I do not see--' said Katherine.
'No, no,' said Elizabeth, 'we all know that you will be happy enough,
with your beloved Harriet. How frivolous and silly you will be, by
the end of the first evening she has been here!'
'I am sure I think Harriet is very silly indeed,' said Katherine; 'I
cannot bear her vulgar ways, bouncing about as she does, and such
dress I never did see. Last time she was here, she had a great large
artificial rose upon her bonnet; I wonder what Papa would say if he
saw me in such a thing!'
'Pray keep the same opinion of her all the time she is here, Kate,'
said Elizabeth; 'but I know you too well to trust you.


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