"I think her mind ought to develop along the lines that nature intended; I think nature is wiser than I am"-- there was an effect of condescending explanation here--"and I don't feel justified in interfering.

I may be wrong--" "Oh no!" said Miss Kimpsey.
"But Elfrida's reading has always been very general.

She has a remarkable mind, if you will excuse my saying so; it devours everything.

I can't tell you _when_ she learned to read, Miss Kimpsey--it seemed to come to her.

She has often reminded me of what you see in the biographies of distinguished people about their youth.