Mr.Percival was too well bred to stare, but the handsome, foreign-looking little damsel evidently surprised him.

He congratulated them both upon the relation between them, and said he need not wish the young lady happiness in her new home, for he believed Mrs.Delano always created an atmosphere of happiness around her.

After a few moments of desultory conversation, Flora left the room.

When she had gone, Mr.Percival remarked, "That is a very fascinating young person." "I thought she would strike you agreeably," replied Mrs.Delano.

"Her beauty and gracefulness attracted me the first time I saw her; and afterward I was still more taken by her extremely _naive_ manner.
She has been brought up in seclusion as complete as Miranda's on the enchanted island; and there is no resisting the charm of her impulsive naturalness.