1. Why do you think so little is known about Millie-Christine?

2. Millie-Christine seems to have charmed all who took the time to converse with her. How do you think she was able to make people feel so comfortable in her presence?

3. Religion obviously played an important role in Millie-Christine's life. Why do you think she was so religious?

4. The relationship between Millie-Christine's family and the Smith family was very amicable--even loving? Why?

5. After the Civil War, Millie-Christine again went out on tour. Why do you think she was willing to provide for both her family and the Smith family

6. Do you think it was right for the doctors to provide heavy doses of laudanum for Christine when it became apparent that Millie was dying?

7. Although Millie-Christine's body restricted her physically, do you think it liberated her socially?

8. If Millie-Christine were alive today, what sort of life do you think she would lead?