She possessed a rather large mouth, with upturned corners, which seemed made for smiles, and when once you had been charmed with them, she had made an easy conquest of you forever.

There was a sweet, winning personality about Mary which was as impossible to describe as to resist.

One wondered how so much adorable sweetness could be embodied in one small maid.

But Mary's sweetness of expression and charming manner covered a strong will and tenacity of purpose one would scarcely have believed possible, did they not have an intimate knowledge of the young girl's disposition.

Her laugh, infectious, full of the joy of living, the vitality of youth and perfect health and happiness, reminded one of the lines: "A laugh is just like music for making living sweet." Seated beside her Uncle in the carriage, Mary was borne swiftly through the town out into the country.