she knew that her foot was the smallest in the house ; and something told her that if the prince once got a glimpse of her he would not be content till she had tried on the slipper . meanwhile , the selfish elder sister did not help at all , but ran up to her chamber , and decked herself out in all the fine clothes that she possessed before she came downstairs to meet the prince . and when all the knights and courtiers had drunk a stirrup - cup , and wished good luck to their lord and his bride , she was lifted up behind the prince on his horse , and rode off so full of her own importance , that she even forgot to say good - bye to her mother and sister .
she rode off so full of her own importance .
why did the elder sister forget to say good-bye to her mother and sister ?
why did the elder sister forget to say good-bye to her mother and sister ?