A month or two later, Mr. Dorrit holds a conference with Mrs. General about Amy.
He asks her how she views the temperament differences between Amy and Fanny. Mrs. General replies that Fanny has a forceful, self-reliant personality that Amy lacks. Mr. Dorrit agrees, forgetting everything that Amy had done when they were at the Marshalsea.
Mrs. General claims that Fanny doesn't need improving, but she is too opinionated and demonstrative. Mr. Dorrit blames the girls losing their mother so young and only having him to guide them.
Mr. Dorrit doesn't doubt Fanny will learn from example. He is more concerned about Amy, who is his favorite. Mrs. General doesn't see why he should prefer Amy. He believes something is wrong with Amy since she doesn't go out with them or has their tastes.
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