William Cookworthy
of Plymouth, who heard her speak in 1744, commented on her surprising genius and quick, lively, penetrating comprehension. He called her a great connoisseur of the human heart in all its emotions, passions...
Education
May Drummond
William Cookworthy
, who admired MD
's intelligence and intellect, believed that she was over-educated for a popular communicator. He judged her style to be excessively learned, as a result not of any affectation or...