The things we do!

The good dispositions of his sister-in-law were
improved by the French clergyman, who could be most captivating and
agreeable when a work of conversion was in hand. The visit reconciled the
family to their English relative, in whom good-nature and many other good
qualities were to be seen now that there were hopes of reclaiming her. It
was agreed that Madame de Moncontour should come and inhabit the Hotel de
Florac at Paris: perhaps the Abbe tempted the worthy lady by pictures of
the many pleasures and advantages she would enjoy in that capital. She
was presented at her own court by the French ambassadress of that day:
and was received at the Tuileries with a cordiality which flattered and
pleased her.
Having been presented herself, Madame la Princesse in turn presented to
her august sovereign Mrs. T. Higg and Miss Higg, of Manchester, Mrs.
Samuel Higg, of Newcome; the husbands of those ladies (the Princess's
brothers) also sporting a court-dress for the first time. Sam Higg's
neighbour, the member for Newcome; Sir Brian Newcome, Bart.


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