Vivien is an active, social, spirited young woman. She is the ping-pong champion of the neighbourhood and plays whist, euchre and golf. She receives candies, necklaces and compliments from many admirers and enjoys an enviable stream of plays, concerts and holiday trips. When household chores are done, she writes letters and postcards to friends. In quiet moments, she reads David Copperfield. Tragically she dies young from complications brought on by Graves’ disease.