The one term of praise (if it be one, which I sometimes incline to doubt) that I have never heard applied to her is--dignified.
"It is most charming of you to come, Mr.Aycon," said she.

"I've heard so much of you, and you'll be so terribly dull!" "With yourself, madame, and Mlle.

de Berensac--" "Oh, of course you must say that!" she interrupted.

"But come along, supper is ready.

How delightful to have supper again! I'm never in good enough spirits to have supper when I'm alone.