In spite of the humble powers of her mind and her narrow experience, she had learned to think on matters which are wholly strange to girls of her station, to regard the life of the world and the individual in a light of idealism and with a freedom from ignoble association rare enough in any class.

Her forecast of the future to be spent with Sidney was pathetic in its simplicity, but had the stamp of nobleness.

Thinking of the past years, she made clear to herself all the significance of her training.

In her general view of things, wealth was naturally allied with education, but she understood why Michael had had her taught so little.

A wealthy woman is called a lady; yes, but that was exactly what she was not to become.