She is one of fifty thousand, so far as the mere ambition goes; but I am very sure that in the way of resolution and capacity she is a rarity.

And in one gift--perfect heartlessness--I will warrant she is unsurpassed.

She has not as much heart as will go on the point of a needle.

That is an immense virtue.

Yes, she is one of the celebrities of the future." "Heaven help us!" said Newman, "how far the artistic point of view may take a man! But in this case I must request that you don't let it take you too far.