Echo was a beautiful nymph and was fond of the woods and hills. She was a favorite of Artemis and followed the goddess in the hunt. But Echo had one fault. She liked talking, and whether in chat or augument she always had to have the last word.One day, Hera was looking for her husband. She feared that was keeping Company ith the nymphs. Echo tried to delay Hera with talk until the other nymphs could escape Hera was not so easily fooled. She became angry with Echo and said, "You will lose the use of that tongue with which you have cheated me, except for one purpose. You are so fond of replying, so you will always have the last word. You Will never speak first.