Colby: "She didn't speak much."

 She didn't speak much about her feelings unless she was pressed. For those who weren't used to her, she could come off as shy, cold, or reserved. For those who weren't used to her, Mary seemed to be distant, out of reach... impossible to read.  For those with a keen eye, like Polly, Ada, and Tommy, Mary was warm and nurturing. She was not difficult to read, they could tell how she felt. They could tell when she approved of something or when she was disappointed. They could tell when she was upset or when she had cried.  Mary wasn't difficult to read but she had to protect her heart from being hurt again. She had to protect her soul from being torn apart again. She had to.