Flattery had no power over her.
She possessed a character of too much depth and penetration to harbor the least feeling akin to vanity.

Lady Trevelyan had guarded her daughter's education and trained her with a view to set a proper estimate upon those qualities which ennoble and elevate the soul.

Maude Bereford was a proper companion for Fanny Trevelyan.

Their minds were in harmony, while the latter acted as a propelling power to force the aspirations of the other above their common flight.

Lady Trevelyan was pleased with this companionship.