Her own mental attitude towards Lewes was one of warm admiration.

She thought most highly of his scientific attainments, whether well foundedly or mistakenly I cannot pretend to gauge with accuracy.

But she also admired and enjoyed the sparkling brightness of his talk, and the dramatic vivacity with which he entered into conversation and discussion, grave or gay.

And on these points I may venture to record my opinion that she was quite right.

I always used to think that the touch of Bohemianism about Lewes had a special charm for her.