She had the gift which makes the saying of sweet and flattering things appear the merest simplicity.

They escaped her whether she would or no--that at least was the impression; and Diana found it agreeable.
So agreeable that before they had been ten minutes at table Miss Mallory, in response, was conscious on her own part of an unusually strong wish to please her new companion--to make a good effect.

Diana, indeed, was naturally governed by the wish to please.

She desired above all things to be liked--that is, if she could not be loved.

Mrs.
Colwood brought with her a warm and favoring atmosphere.