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Leslie carries the polite, educated manners of her Virginia aristocratic family. While voicing her own opinion.
She even took care a baby's diaper as it cried continuously from being hungry while his Mom was sick.
She was scolded by Jett.

Flashing back to the three Lynnton girls and Mrs Lynnton stating " I declare" "I declare, Leslie, I sometimes think your father and I will have you on our hands as an old maid"

This is where we find Leslie's wit and independence!

Ms Ferber do you really have to repeat the same word as if it is a big big deal?
King Ranch is mentioned in the first two chapters. The Reata was directly inspired by the real-life King Ranch in South Texas, specifically mirroring its massive scale, oil strikes, and wealthy dynasty and the largest ranch in Texas.