I never came in Publick but I saluted them, tho in great Assemblies, all round, where it was seen how genteelly I avoided hampering my Spurs in their Petticoats, while I moved amongst them; and on the other side how prettily they curtsied and received me, standing in proper Rows, and advancing as fast as they saw their Elders, or their Betters, dispatch'd by me.

They all rose on my entrance, curtsied respectfully, and then resumed their seats and employment.

" She curtsied low, with her face set in a mocking smile.

Madame de Maintenon rose with a pleasant smile and curtsied deeply, but there was no answering light upon her visitor's face, and he threw himself down upon the vacant arm-chair with a pouting lip and a frown upon his forehead.

As he entered the Queen-mother rose and curtsied profoundly, while the ladies and gentlemen of her household imitated her example, as they retired a pace or two behind her.

Eve was a little in advance, but, with a half- concealed smile, she gave way to Grace, curtsying gravely, and saying "It does not become me to precede Lady TemplemoreI, who am only Mrs. Paul Effingham.

Thus summoned, Mademoiselle Marie emerged from between the two young women, and curtsied demurely.