Scenes And Characters

You feel it, though you will not allow it, ' said Lily. 'Now think of Emily's sympathy, and gentleness, and sweet smile, and tell me if she is not a complete personification of love. And then Eleanor, unpoetical--never thrown off her balance by grief or joy, with no ups and downs--no enthusiasm--no appreciation of the beautiful--her highest praise "very right," and tell me if there can be a better image of duty.'