The beginning of this state of things was, however, rose-colored.

Every concession made to marital authority was an effect of the love which the poor woman felt for her husband.

Du Bousquier behaved, in the first instance, admirably to his wife: he was wise; he was excellent; he gave her the best of reasons for each new encroachment.

So for the first two years of her marriage Madame du Bousquier appeared to be satisfied.

She had that deliberate, demure little air which distinguishes young women who have married for love.