I was blessed myself with an easy temper, and at that time it had ample opportunities of accommodating itself to the whims of my friend Leo and my cousin Polly.

Not that Polly was like Sir Lionel in any way whatever.

But she was quick-tempered and resolute.

She was much more clever for her age than I was for mine.

She was very decided and rapid in her views and proceedings, very generous and affectionate also, and not at all selfish.