As the wife of a rising statesman, she could be a force for progress.

She could become another Madame Roland; gather round her all that was best of English social life; give back to it its lost position in the vanguard of thought.
She could strengthen him, give him courage.

Without her, he would always remain the mere fighter, doubtful of himself.

The confidence, the inspiration, necessary for leadership, she alone could bring to him.

Each by themselves was incomplete.