Add to this, that she was neither a fool nor a prude, nor even an ignoramus like girls brought up in convents.

Her education, which was begun by her mother, had been completed by two or three respectable old professors selected by M.Renault, who was her guardian.

She had a sound heart, and a quick mind.

But I may reasonably ask myself why I have so much to say about her, for she is still living; and, thank God! not one of her perfections has departed..