The Radlett daughters did practically no lessons. They were taught by Lucille, the French nursery governess, to read and write, they were obliged, though utterly unmusical, to “practise” in the freezing ballroom for one hour a day each, when, their eyes glued to the clock, they would thump out the “Merry Peasant” and a few scales, they were made to go for a French walk with Lucille on all except hunting days, and that was the extent of their education. Uncle Matthew loathed clever females, but he considered that gentlewomen ought, as well as being able to ride, to know French and play the
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