They were, nevertheless, much alike; they both had rich brown hair, which they, like their mother, wore simply parted over the forehead.

They were both somewhat taller than her, and were nearly of a height.

But in appearance, as in disposition, Gertrude carried by far the greater air of command.
She was the handsomer of the two, and the cleverer.

She could write French and nearly speak it, while her sister could only read it.

She could play difficult pieces from sight, which it took her sister a morning's pains to practise.