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I like her better than I thought I should--that is, I find more refinement in her voice and manner--no rampant Americanisms.
Very simple and gentle, with a sweet voice; undesirous of shining or _poser_-ing, so it seems to me.
Never did lioness roar more softly (that is quite certain); and the temptations of a sudden enormous popularity should be estimated, in doing her full justice.
She is nice-looking, too; and there's something strong and copious and characteristic in her dusky wavy hair. For the rest, the brow has not very large capacity; and the mouth wants something both in frankness and sensitiveness, I should say.
But what can one see in a morning visit? I must wait for another opportunity. She spends to-morrow evening with us, and talks of remaining in Florence till the end of next week--so I shall see and hear more.
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