"It is certainly very pertly and oddly written.

One would imagine by the style that the authoress must be very pert, and not well bred; for there are so many vulgar expressions in it.

It is a great pity that a person endowed with so much talent, as Mrs.Butler really is, should turn it to so little account and publish a book which is so full of trash and nonsense which can only do her harm.
I stayed up till 20 minutes past 9." Madame de Sevigne's letters, which the Baroness read aloud, met with more approval.

"How truly elegant and natural her style is! It is so full of naivete, cleverness, and grace." But her highest admiration was reserved for the Bishop of Chester's 'Exposition of the Gospel of St.Matthew.' "It is a very fine book indeed.

Just the sort of one I like; which is just plain and comprehensible and full of truth and good feeling.