The only thing I can find is that Jerome had taken a very similar trip along the Thames for his honeymoon in 1888, and his experiences provided him the subject material for the novel. I don't see, in my copy, an acknowledgement to any particular person.
Both girls were ecstatic to hear they won the competition.
Answer:
Because they’re liberals!!
Explanation:
I would say aggressive, because you can’t really use the other words without being negative.