When she was expressing, and apparently really _feeling_ sorrow for having wounded the feelings of others, those who knew her would not venture to express any sympathy, for, very likely, the next moment _that_ would be turned into ridicule.

No confidence could be placed in her.' "A few more facts will be stated respecting the same individual, which I believe are strictly true.

Miss W.possessed a fine and well-cultivated mind, great penetration, and a tact at discriminating character rarely equaled.

She could, if she chose, impart a charm to her conversation that would interest and even fascinate those who listened to it; still, she was not beloved.

Weaknesses and foibles met with unmerciful severity, and well-meaning intentions and kind actions did not always escape without the keen sarcasm which it is so difficult for the best regulated mind to bear unmoved.