"You see, each
girl is allowed only six, and that usually takes just her family or
nearest friends. And if you are only a distant cousin of Olivia's--"
"It's not at all strange that she shouldn't ask me, for I'm afraid I've
neglected to avail myself of former invitations of hers," admitted
Richard, ruefully. "Too bad. Punishment for such neglect usually
follows--and I certainly have it now. I know the Stuart Hendersons,
though--I wonder--Never mind, Miss Ruth, don't look so sorry. You'll
tell me about it afterward, some time, won't you?"
"Indeed I will. Oh, it's been such an exciting day. Rob's been
rehearsing her lines all day--when she wasn't trying on. She says she
could have played _Petruchio_ much better, because she's had to coach
Olivia Cartwright for that part so much more than she's had to coach
Ethel for _Katherine_. But, then, she knows the whole play--she could
take any part. She would have loved to play _Petruchio_, though, on
account of the boots and the slashing round the stage the way he does.
But I think it's just as well, for _Katherine_ certainly slashes,
too--and Rob's not quite tall enough for _Petruchio_.
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