Doris broke into a frank, silvery laugh, showing dimples and pearly teeth.
"No," she said, with charming candor. "I like pretty things more than being good. Mattie can be good for us both. I am pretty. To be good is so dull," she sighed with grace.
The duke laughed heartily, crying:
"Woman, true woman!"
"Not true woman at all," said the duchess, indignantly, "a very vain little girl."
"All little girls should be good," said Lady Estelle, sagely.
Doris laughed again incredulously, with all her heart.
Patty Brace stepped forward, looking distressed.
"Please do not believe her—she is very good, most of the time, unless she is crossed. She has that odd way of talking, but Mark and I try our best to teach her goodness, and so do the ladies at the school. She will be good, I am sure."
"Poor child," said the duchess, "I hope so."