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** Adeline in The Romance of the Forest-“ Her wicked Marquis, having secretly immured Number One ( his first wife ), has now a new and beautiful wife, whose character, alas!

Does not bear inspection .” As this review states, the virginal maiden character is above inspection because her personality is flawless.

Hers is a virtuous character whose piety and unflinching optimism causes all to fall in love with her.