A CHARACTER SKETCH
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Womanly-sweet in all her ways, Slow to condemn, and swift to praise; Ready to help in hour of need, Generous in thought as well as deed. Pitiful, tender, yet firm and strong To uphold the right and put down wrong; Never a thought of self or gain, Proud of her God-given gifts—not vain. Laughter-loving, and fond of fun, When the “daily round” and task are done; Modest and maidenly, yet no prude; Perfect enough, but not “too good.” Half an angel, yet wholly human; No ideal—a living woman.