Tyrants and the wealthy also have a similar talent, but Mrs. Mitchell did not rely on intimidation or bribery, the respect she garnered from those around her was entirely out of respect.
Not only did the Dusacks respect her, but so did the farmers, and even the Protestants held the same respect for her.
And respect for Mrs. Mitchell stemmed from her impeccable manners and abilities. Since moving into Mitchell's estate, Winters had never seen Mrs. Mitchell display a lack of manners.
Mrs. Mitchell always kept sewing by her side, even when looking at account books; her back was forever straight, as if she had never bent it since birth; her demeanor always calm and indifferent, even when hearing the worst of news, she remained as usual.
Winters could feel that beneath Mrs. Mitchell's gentle exterior lay a will of steel. Though a lady, Mrs. Mitchell commanded an involuntary awe.
