She knew Miss Arleigh was naturally frank, open and candid; that she had an instinctive dislike of all underhand behavior; that she could never be induced to look with favor on anything mean; but if the romance and generous truth of her character could be played upon, they were safe.
She had the gift of eloquence, this woman who so cruelly betrayed her trust.

She talked well, and the most subtle and clever of arguments came to her naturally.

Her words had with them a charm and force that the young could not resist.

Let those who misuse such talents remember they must answer to the Most High God for them.

Adelaide Lyster used hers to betray a trust, that ought to have been held most sacred.