Though Rona was immensely improved, she was still not an entirely congenial companion.

Her lack of education and early training made it difficult for her to understand half the things Ulyth wanted to talk about, and it was troublesome always to have to explain.
In an equal friendship there must be give and take, and to poor Rona Ulyth was constantly giving her very best, and receiving nothing in return.

Lizzie, on the contrary, was inspiring.

She played and painted well, was fond of reading, and was ready to help to organize any forward movement in the school.

She and Ulyth pottered together over photography, mounted specimens for the museum, tried new stitches in embroidery, and worked at the same patterns in chip carving.