Never was opinion better founded than that
which Mr. Aubrey had asserted of Lady Dela-
more. It was now, indeed, that the high qualities
which had hitherto remained, in a degree, dor-
mant, began to display themselves in their true
colours. Active and cheerful, gentle and per-
severing, her eye was not quicker to discern,
than her hand to execute; clear in judgment,
and firm in conduct ; meek as wise, and endeaiv
ing as dignified, her husband viewed her with
admiration and delight, her children with pro^-
found reverence and affection, and every depen-*
dant with respect* None were so lowly as to elude



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her notice ; none so mean as to be undesei'viog
of her care. Her refined maimers and numerous
accomplishments adorned theiv privacy ; and her
more solid acquirements were inestimable to all.
