In the first place, acquaintance with her has revealed that she is not the simple person--only in her manner.

Under the beams of subsequent events, it is true I see her more picturesquely.

But I noticed also just a suspicion of the "grenadier" stride when she was on the march to make her curtsey.

But Livia had no cause for chills and quivers.

She was not the very strange bird requiring explanatory excuses; she dances excellently, and after the first dance, I noticed she minced her steps in the walk with her partner.