"In showing her four European countries—I shall leave her the choice of two of them—and in giving her the opportunity of perfecting herself in French, which she already knows very well."
Ralph frowned a little. "That sounds rather dry—even allowing her the choice of two of the countries.""If it＇s dry," said his mother with a laugh, "you can leave Isabel alone to water it! She is as good as a summer rain, any day."
"Do you mean she＇s a gifted being?"
"I don＇t know whether she＇s a gifted being, but she＇s a clever girl—with a strong will and a high temper. She has no idea of being bored."