It is of more consequence to observe that her mind was never narrowed by her own acts, as the minds of benevolent people are so apt to be.

To the last, her interest in great political movements, at home and abroad, was as vivid as ever.

She watched every step won in philosophy, every discovery in science, every token of social change and progress in every shape.

Her mind was as liberal as her heart and hand.

No diversity of opinion troubled her: she was respectful to every sort of individuality, and indulgent to all constitutional peculiarities.