i8o ARDENMOHR. 



in Scotland " douce," but soon proved a treasure of 

 quiet humour, that rare feminine quality ; for, in 

 spite of much twaddle about women being visionary 

 and romantic, they are more often shockingly matter- 

 of-fact, and thereby lose a little charity and a good 

 deal of amusement. Be that as it may, Miss Olive 

 was humorous and, consequently, good-natured; 

 and ha\ing been well educated, and seen something 

 of the world, she was excellent company and great 

 fun. 



