 She was a great favourite with the public, but her immense vitality led to restlessness and mannerisms which were commented on by the more intelligent of her critics, whom she afterwards thanked in her autobiography.About this time she formed an association with the well-known theatrical manager, George Musgrove, which lasted until his death.She had an unbounded affection and admiration for him, and he was the "great and good man" to whose memory she dedicated her autobiography "My Life Story".