But Hetta did not really think that the young man had behaved very badly from the beginning, and certainly did not wish to be told of his misbehaviour. No doubt she thought that the young man had behaved very well in falling in love with her directly he saw her;--only that he had behaved so badly in taking Mrs. Hurtle to Lowestoft afterwards! "It's no good talking about that, mamma. I hope you will never talk of him any more."
"He is quite unworthy," said Lady Carbury.
"I can't bear to--have him--abused," said Hetta sobbing.

But Hetta certainly did not wish to be told of his misbehaviour. No doubt she thought that the young man had behaved very well in falling in love with her - only that he had behaved so badly in taking Mrs. Hurtle to Lowestoft afterwards!
"It's no good talking about that, mamma. I hope you will never talk of him any more."
"He is quite unworthy," said Lady Carbury.
"I can't bear to - have him - abused," said Hetta, sobbing.
