However, her belief that Phyllis was unfriendly towards her prevented her acknowledging what she felt.

Had only Nell and Miss Davis been present she would have begged the loan of a holland blouse and joined in the game with all her heart.

But Phyllis had a freezing effect upon her.
When the game was over they went indoors and Hetty was shown the pretty room prepared for her.

Polly had already unpacked her things, and on the bed were laid the handsome gifts which Mrs.Rushton had bought for Hetty to present to "her cousins." Hetty was now glad to see these presents which she had for a time forgotten, and thought she had now a good opportunity for making friends with the two girls.

She was really pleased to give pleasure to Nell, whom she liked, and was not sorry that Phyllis would be obliged to receive something from her hands.
The presents were both beautiful and both useful.