Life and energy radiated from her small person, which Miss Von Taer grudgingly conceded to possess unusual fascination.
Here was a creature quite imperfect in detail, yet destined to allure and enchant whomsoever she might meet.

All this was quite the reverse of Diana's own frigid personality.

Patsy would make an excellent foil for her.
"As you please, my dear," she said graciously; "but do you not think it would amuse you to make your debut in society--unimpeachable society--and be properly introduced to the occupants of the 'pedestals,' as your cousins will be ?" Patsy reflected.

If Beth and Louise had determined to undertake this venture why should she hold back?
Moreover, she experienced a girlish and wholly natural curiosity to witness a fashionable gathering and "size up" the lions for herself.

So she said: "I'll come, if you really want me; and I'll try my best to behave nicely.