Justine’s Gratitude and Devotion

My aunt conceived a great attachment for her, by which she was induced to give

her an education superior to that which she had at first intended. This benefit was

fully repaid; Justine was the most grateful little creature in the world: I do not mean that

she made any professions, I never heard one pass her lips; but you could see by her eyes that she

almost adored her protectress. Although her disposition was gay, and in many respects

inconsiderate, yet she paid the greatest attention to every gesture of my aunt.

She thought her the model of all excellence, and endeavoured to imitate her phraseology

and manners, so that even now she often reminds me of her.