That lady was tall, fair, and faded; she had a sharp, handsome nose, and a high forehead; and her eyes, which hardly ever met those of the person with whom she talked, gave the impression of a soul preoccupied, with few or none of the ordinary human curiosities.
Mrs.Roughsedge, on the other hand, was most human, motherly, and inquisitive.

She wore two curls on either side of her face held by small combs, a large bonnet, and an ample cloak.

It was clear that whatever adoration she could spare from her husband was lavished on her son.

But there was still enough good temper and good will left to overflow upon the rest of mankind.

She perceived in a moment that Mrs.Colwood was the new "companion" to the heiress, that she was a widow, and sad--in spite of her cheerfulness.
"Now I hope Miss Mallory is going to _like_ us!" she said, with a touch of confidential good-humor, as she drew Mrs.Colwood a little behind the others.