Quotation from: Villette

Written by: Charlotte Bronte

"Sir, she demeaned herself with distinction; and I heard the French
gentlemen say she was 'petrie d'esprit et de graces.' Dr. Bretton
thought the same."

"She is a good, dear child, that is certain; and I _do_ believe
she has some character. When I think of it, I was once ill; Polly
nursed me; they thought I should die; she, I recollect, grew at once
stronger and tenderer as I grew worse in health. And as I recovered,
what a sunbeam she was in my sick-room! Yes; she played about my chair
as noiselessly and as cheerful as light. And now she is sought in
marriage! I don't want to part with her," said he, and he groaned.