It has been said that her feeling for dress was sure and unerring.

But it was entirely that of the artist; it was impressionistic.

Edith was very clever, indeed, most ingenious, in managing practical affairs, as long as she was the director, the general of the campaign.

But she did not like carrying out in detail her plans.

She liked to be the architect, not the workman.
For example, the small household affairs in the flat went on wheels; everything was almost always perfect.