Woodbourne, 'there is something far more
impertinent in a young lady who thinks proper to defy my anger, and
to laugh at the consequences of her giddy disobedience.'
'Indeed, Papa,' said Katherine, 'I am very sorry, but I am sure it
was not disobedience. I did not know we were not to go.'
'Not when you had heard all that was said on the subject last year?'
said Mr. Woodbourne; 'I am ashamed to see you resort to such a
foolish subterfuge.'
'I did not remember it,' said Katherine; 'I am sure I should never
have gone if I had, but Lizzie was so bent upon it.'
'Again throwing the blame upon others,' said Mr. Woodbourne; 'your
sister has set you a far better example. She forbore from saying
what I believe she might have said with perfect truth, that had you
not chosen to forget my commands when they interfered with your
fancies, she would not have thought of going; and this is the return
which you make to her kindness.'
'Well,' sobbed Katherine, 'I never heard you say we should not go, I
do not remember it. You know Mamma says I have a very bad memory.
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