On the contrary, it was bracing, rather than relaxing.

Never before had she felt so acutely the necessity for doing her duty.

She worked more methodically than ever at the business of State; she watched over her children with untiring vigilance.

She carried on a large correspondence; she was occupied with her farm--her dairy--a whole multitude of household avocations--from morning till night.

Her active, eager little body hurrying with quick steps after the long strides of Albert down the corridors and avenues of Windsor, seemed the very expression of her spirit.