These may be regarded as feminine virtues, and may be said to be sometimes tarnished, by faults which are equally feminine.

Unselfishness may become want of character; generosity essentially unjust; confidence may be weak, and purity insipid.

Here it was that the strength of Florence Mountjoy asserted itself.

She knew well what was due to herself, though she would not claim it.

She could trust to another, but in silence be quite sure of herself.