Dora never wearied of it--from the smallest blade of grass to the most stately of forest trees, she loved it all.
The little twin sisters grew in beauty both in body and mind; but the contrast between them was great; Beatrice was the more beautiful and brilliant; Lillian the more sweet and lovable.

Beatrice was all fire and spirit; her sister was gentle and calm.

Beatrice had great faults and great virtues; Lillian was simply good and charming.

Yet, withal, Beatrice was the better loved.

It was seldom that any one refused to gratify her wishes.
Dora loved both children tenderly; but the warmest love was certainly for the child who had the Earle face.