She stood alone, respected, by many revered, and she was now content with this, though her youth had longed for somewhat more.

Her chosen friend, spite of the difference of rank, had been Mr.Hamilton's mother, and she had watched with the jealousy of true friendship the object of Arthur Hamilton's love.
A brief yet penetrating survey of Emmeline Manvers' character she took, and was satisfied.

The devotion of Mrs.Hamilton, for so many years, to her children she had ever admired, and frequently defended her with warmth when any one ventured before her to condemn her conduct.

Mr.and Mrs.Hamilton regarded her with reverence and affection, and were gratified at that kindness which insisted that the _entree_ of Caroline should take place at her house.
The Earl and Countess Elmore were also pre-eminent among the guests--young, noble, exquisitely lovely, the latter at once riveted all eyes, yet by the graceful dignity of her manner, repelled all advances of familiarity.

She might have been conscious of her charms, she could not fail to be, but she only valued them as having attracted towards her the man she loved.