George Eliot is saying that how people used to enjoy their free time is much different then how people today enjoy it. She uses personification as a way to show how much leisure has changed over years and years.
She says that now a days people seem to always be in a rush to get somewhere, they never seem to stop and just be happy that they're alive. Most people now see live as a chore instead of a gift that should be enjoyed. "Even idleness is eager now" People are always looking for something to do and new ways to entertain themselves. Its hard for people to stop worrying and just sit back and relax.
Where as in the past people always seemed to take their time doing things and were perfectly content with just sitting around and not do anything. In the past people took their time while doing things so they could enjoy it. They didn't really care what they were doing because they were just happy to be alive and breathing.
The people that lived during the "old leisure" time lived simple lives and for that very reason they were happy. They never worried or stressed much over any one thing because they figured life is short so they better enjoy it while they can.
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