She was capable of fierce tempers, of great caprices, of even wild injustice, when her emotions had their way with her; but her heart was large, her nature deep and broad, and her instincts kind.

The little touch of barbarism in her gave her, too, a sense of primitive justice.

She was self-analytical, critical of life and conduct, yet her mind and her heart, when put to the great test, were above mere anatomising.

Her rich nature, alive with these momentous events, feeling the prescience of coming crisis, sent a fine glow into her face, into her eyes.

Excitement gave a fresh elasticity to her step.
In spite of her serious thoughts, she looked very young, almost irresponsible.