The Southern Literary Messenger, Vol. I., No. 9, May, 1835Various
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The Southern Literary Messenger, Vol. I., No. 9, May, 1835
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French brethren as regards these places!
We had the gratification of meeting with Lady Morgan last night at
Madame B----'s. Mamma had a great deal of conversation with her and
found her extremely affable and agreeable. You know we were told she
was ugly--we do not think her so, but she certainly dresses too
girlishly, rouges too highly and seems too desirous of admiration.
This cannot be said of Mrs. Opie, to whom we were also introduced. She
was as plain in her attire as a dark grey silk gown and a white muslin
kerchief and cap could make her. In her manners she is unaffected, in
her conversation animated and intelligent. Her countenance is open and
expressive of her lively mind. The moment we beheld her we recognized
her as a lady we had seen at a quaker meeting which we attended from
motives of curiosity on Sunday. A quaker meeting in Paris! you will
exclaim. Even so my dear, for what is there on the face of the earth
(that depends not on _soil_ or _climate_) which may not be found in
this bustling capital? The meeting was held in a house in the Champs
Elysèes, belonging to a quaker family with whom Mr. D. was acquainted,
and who gave him a cheerful permission to bring with him whenever he
wished it, any friends desirous of going there. We were shewn into a
neat parlor, where about twenty persons were sitting in solemn
silence, and for nearly an hour not a sound was heard, save the
occasional sneezes of an old lady who had a violent cold in her head.
At length however the spirit moved a dark eyed gentleman and he gave
us a tolerable sermon. I conclude with love from all of us to
yourself, aunt M. and Albert, and to our relations and friends in the
vicinity of Morven Lodge. I have not always room for affectionate
messages, or be assured they would always be inserted.
LEONTINE.
* * * * *
LETTER FOURTEENTH.
Soirée at General Lafayette's--Benjamin Constant--Messrs. Perrier,
Laffitte and Ternaux, &c.--"Conservatory of Arts and
Trades"--Diorama--Georama--Neorama--"Royal Printing
Office"--Manufactory of Plate Glass--Hospital of the Quinze
Vingts--Castle of Vincennes--Fountain of the Elephant--Franconi's
Circus--The Duchess of Berri's children.
PARIS, ----.
_Dear Jane:_
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