Her enthusiasms fell short of the last note of sincerity.

Perhaps it was on this account that she produced no strong impression, in spite of her beauty.

Her personality suffered on acquaintance from defect of charm.

Was it a half-consciousness of this that led her now and then into the curious affectation of childishness already remarked?
Did she feel unable to rely for pleasing upon those genuine possessions which for sonic reason could never advantageously display themselves ?....
For more than an hour she slept.

At her waking she found Minnie standing by her side.
'Are your lessons over ?' she asked, passing at once into full consciousness, without sign of having slept.
The child replied that they were.
'Where is Miss Hood ?' 'In the summer-house.' Beatrice rose, and they walked towards the summer-house together.