Secrets at Sea Gender Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

Louise and I looked on. Louise sat with ankles crossed and hands folded together as much like Camilla as she could manage. But finally she could stand it no longer. Her nose was in my ear and she was whispering moistly. (14.46)

Louise wants to be as ladylike as possible—and to her that means acting like Camilla. But over time, Louise breaks out of this mold so she can chat enthusiastically with her sister. How does Louise's chatty, excited side relate to her attempts to be like Camilla? Can Louise be excited and ladylike at the same time in this book?