And I may add that she was the most winningly dignified person I have ever known.

Her character and disposition were of the sort that not only invites worship, but commands it.

No servant ever left her service who deserved to remain in it.

And, as she could choose with a glance of her eye, the servants she selected did in almost all cases deserve to remain, and they _did_ remain.

She was always cheerful; and she was always able to communicate her cheerfulness to others.