I was not spoiled; but I was watched and tended as if I were the most precious thing the world contained.

When I grew up, and went into society, I question if I ever was a half-hour out of the sight of one or the other of my parents.

I had plenty of society, of course, but it was restricted entirely to our set.

None other was good enough for me! My father never had any business, so brought no new element into our household.

It was old families, year in and year out! From the moment I entered society I was sought for.