Palmer was delighted with both.
The first he said brought tears to his eyes and the second put him in good humour.
"My dear, you could not have made a better choice.

I expect a crowded room and you'll conquer 'em all." And so she did.

There was no longer coldness--no longer indifference.
Everybody was agog with expectation, everybody was pleased.

Lavinia's triumph was complete.

Night after night it was the same.