I am surprised at her mother! How did she behave herself?
Bold, forward and hoydenish enough, I suppose! I never liked her." "I did not observe any impropriety of conduct," said Jessie.

"She certainly was neither bold nor forward." "Did she sing ?" "No." "Probably no one asked her." Mrs.Loring was in a cynical mood.
"Yes; I heard her asked more than once to sing." "And she refused ?" "Yes." "Affectation! She wanted urging.

She has had peculiar advantages, and is said to possess fine musical ability.

I have heard that she is a splendid performer.

No doubt she was dying to show off at the piano." "I think not," said Jessie, "for I heard her say to Mrs.Compton, in an under tone, 'I can't, indeed, dear mother! The very thought of playing before these people, makes my heart tremble.