{Frederica{ is the best person I know!' He added with unexpected naïveté: 'I daresay that seems an odd thing to say of one's sister, but it's true, and I'm not ashamed to say so! She may not be a *beauty*, like Charis, but she's - she's -' 'Worth a dozen of Charis!' supplied his lordship. 'Yes, by Jupiter, she is!' said Jessamy, his eyes kindling.
In "Frederica" by Georgette Heyer, a character expresses deep admiration for his sister, Frederica, stating that she is the best person he knows. Despite acknowledging that she may not possess conventional beauty like another character, Charis, he fervently defends her worth, emphasizing her unique qualities and virtues. The speaker's earnestness reveals a strong bond and affection he feels for Frederica, highlighting her importance in his life.
The conversation takes a playful turn when another character, referred to as 'his lordship,' agrees wholeheartedly, reinforcing the sentiment by asserting that Frederica is indeed worth far more than Charis. This exchange underscores not only Frederica's admirable character but also the contrast between superficial beauty and deeper qualities that define a person's true worth, illustrating the themes of familial loyalty and the celebration of intrinsic values in Heyer's narrative.