She had attracted attention and comment which no well-bred woman would have done.
The growing discontent in John's soul had increased under Linda's direct attack.

He had known Linda since she was four years old and had been responsible for some of her education.

He had been a large influence in teaching Linda from childhood to be a good sport, to be sure she was right and then go ahead, and if she hurt herself in the going, to rub the bruise, but to keep her path.
A thing patent to the eye of every man who turned an appraising look upon Linda always had been one of steadfast loyalty.

You could depend upon her.

She was the counterpart of her father; and Doctor Strong had been loved by other men.