The Qualities of a Lady
Following our previous post on The Qualities of a Gentleman, here is The Qualities of a Lady from The Victorian Station web site:
A lady should be quiet in her manners, natural and unassuming in her language, careful to wound no one’s feelings, but giving generously and freely from the treasures of her pure mind to her friends. Scorning no one openly, she should feel gentle pity for the unfortunate, the inferior and the ignorant, at the same time carrying herself with an innocence and single heartedness which disarms ill nature, and wins respect and love from all.
The Victorian Station web site is well worth a visit for more great reading.