Quote by Charles Dickens

She was the most wonderful woman for prowling about the house. How she got from one story to another was a mystery beyond solution. A lady so decorous in herself, and so highly connected, was not to be suspected of dropping over the banisters or sliding down them, yet her extraordinary facility of locomotion suggested the wild idea.

She was the most wonderful woman for prowling about the hous

Summary

This quote suggests that the woman being described was incredibly skilled at navigating through the different levels of a house, yet her elegant demeanor and social status made it seem unlikely that she would engage in unconventional methods of movement like sliding down the banisters. The quote highlights the woman's mysterious ability to effortlessly travel between stories, adding to her allure and leaving others curious about her unconventional methods of getting around.

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By Charles Dickens

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