I knew just the time to come in for nursery tea, I knew just how to sit at table, I knew that when I was offered the third piece of cake I must say, “No, thank you,” even though I wanted it. I didn’t know everything though. For instance, once at nursery tea Mrs. Montgomery was in and I was offered the third piece of cake, and I said, “No, thank you, I’m full.” Now that evening I was having my nightly bath and Mrs. Montgomery came into the bathroom and said, “Irene, during nursery tea today you remember saying ‘No, thank you, I’m full?’ ” and I said, “Yes, Mrs. Montgomery.” “Well, Irene, you mustn’t say that again. In future you must say, “No, thank you. I’m quite satisfied’ Do you understand?”
