She was high-spirited and wilful, but devotedly affectionate, and almost typically feminine.

She had a strong sense of duty and dignity, and strong personal prejudices.

Confident, in a sense, as she was, she had the feminine instinct strongly developed of dependence upon some manly adviser.

She was full of high spirits, and enjoyed excitement and life to the full.

She liked the stir of London, was fond of dancing, of concerts, plays, and operas, and devoted to open-air exercise.