MRS. PETERKIN.­ Somehow, Elizabeth Eliza never succeeded. I
think there was partiality about the promotions.

ELIZABETH ELIZA.­ I never was good about remembering
things. I studied well enough, but, when I came to say off my
lesson, I couldn't think what it was. Yet I could have answered
some of the other girls' questions.

JULIA.­ It's odd how the other girls always have the easiest
questions.

ELIZABETH ELIZA.­ I never could remember poetry There was
only one thing I could repeat.

AMANDA.­ Oh, do let us have it now; and then we'll recite to you
some of our exhibition pieces.

ELIZABETH ELIZA.­ I'll try.

MRS. PETERKIN.­ Yes, Elizabeth Eliza, do what you can to help
entertain Amanda's friends.

[All stand looking at ELIZABETH ELIZA, who remains silent and
thoughtful. ] ELIZABETH ELIZA.­ I'm trying to think what it is
about. You all know it. You remember, Amanda,­the name is
rather long.

AMANDA.­ It can't be Nebuchadnezzar, can it?­that is one of the
longest names I know.