Serena Merle hasn't a fault." "If I didn't already like her very much that description might alarm me," Isabel returned.
"She's never the least little bit 'off.' I've brought you out here and I wish to do the best for you.

Your sister Lily told me she hoped I would give you plenty of opportunities.

I give you one in putting you in relation with Madame Merle.

She's one of the most brilliant women in Europe." "I like her better than I like your description of her," Isabel persisted in saying.
"Do you flatter yourself that you'll ever feel her open to criticism?
I hope you'll let me know when you do." "That will be cruel--to you," said Isabel.
"You needn't mind me.

You won't discover a fault in her." "Perhaps not.