Rarely had strangers been seen to visit her; four or five times a lady accompanied by a young man had called, and upon one occasion two gentlemen, one young, the other old and decorated, had come in a magnificent carriage.
In conclusion, the deceased was held in but little esteem by her neighbours.

Her remarks were often most offensive and odious in the mouth of a woman of her age.

She had been heard to give a young girl the most detestable counsels.

A pork butcher, belonging to Bougival, embarrassed in his business, and tempted by her supposed wealth, had at one time paid her his addresses.

She, however, repelled his advances, declaring that to be married once was enough for her.