Status Updates From Retrato de una dama

Ralph’s illness is explained a little. His mom lives in Florence while dad lives with him in England. The parents are still married but dad is ill and they’re American. Isabel is very confident in herself but not really good at expressing herself. She’s made herself at home with the Touchetts. Does Ralph actually like her(his cousin)?

Interesting to see the comparison of English and American culture at this time. The writing is very smooth and easy to read and there seems to be wit in the conversations. Mrs. Touchett seems eccentric and Isabel may be as well if she finds her amusing.