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The Ramsay girls were very much attracted by the Macleods. They liked Fay
and her father and mother, whose experience of the world and sensible
views appealed to them. They often went to Bella Vista and enjoyed a
chat, or sat looking at American art magazines, while Morland, who could
not keep away from the grand piano, sat improvising memories of Debussy
or compositions of his own. Mrs. Macleod was one of those delightful
women who can appreciate other people's daughters as well as their own.
Her adoration for Fay did not hinder her from genuinely admiring Mavis
and Merle and Romola, and the other young friends who flocked to her
hospitable house. She had a nice word for them all, and was so
sympathetic that they always wanted to tell her of their little
achievements. It was a most congenial atmosphere.
"She's such a _dear_!" commented Mavis. "Now when Fay and I went out
painting together, she praised my sketch, although it was a daub compared
with Fay's! Once I was silly enough to show one of my efforts to Mrs.
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