MRS. DE MULLIN
Nor did I, Harriet. But it was no use. Janet only laughed. Janet never would do what she was told about things even when she was quite a child. She was so very obstinate. She was always getting some idea or other into her head. And when she did nothing would prevent her from carrying it out. At one time she wanted to teach.
MRS. CLOUSTON
I remember.
MRS. DE MULLIN
She said girls ought to go out and earn their own living like boys.
MRS. CLOUSTON
What nonsense!
MRS. DE MULLIN
So Hugo said. But Janet wouldn’t listen. Finally we had to let her go over and teach the Aldenham girls French three times a week, just to keep her amused.