12 RENEE.

 Claude was the eldest of the
girls. The sisters were not
alike in looks or in feelings.
Claude was pale and delicate.
She was very soft and mild in
her nature, easily frightened,
ready to obey everybody, and
always believing what she was
told, whether it was right or
not.
 Renee, on the other hand,
was bright and gay. She had
a hot temper, a strong will, a