But, on the other hand, the opposite can be carried too far.

Look at Mrs.Jowett!" "Oh, dear Mrs.Jowett, with her lace and her delicate, faded tints; and her tears of sentiment and her marvellous maids!" "A good woman," said Mrs.Hope, "but silly.

She fears a draught more than she does the devil.

I'm always reminded of her when I read _Weir of Hermiston._ She has many points in common with Mrs.Weir--'a dwaibly body.' Of the two, I really prefer Mrs.Duff-Whalley.

_Her_ great misfortune was being born a woman.