Fanny is quite judgmental throughout her diary; however, her genuine kindness also shines through. Being judgmental is certainly not a fault, though—especially in one’s own diary!

“Since Lady Napier is gone my little book shall be the last to chronicle her defects, which like all other persons were numerous--I cannot deny that I was disappointed in her, but I will not write down her faults, trust in that I should desire others to do the same by me.” March 26, 1859