But this was mere conjecture.
The facts were clear, and speaking to the contrary.

This woman left folly at its brightest, and did not become austere.

On the contrary, though she laughed less, she was observed to smile far oftener than before.

She was a humble and penitent, but cheerful, hopeful Christian.
Another class of detractors took a somewhat opposite ground.

They accused her of bigotry for advising a young female friend against the stage as a business.