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"Economy is the source of independence and liberty" was one of her mottoes, and she denied herself the luxuries of life that she might have more to spend in charities. But she never permitted any one to compromise her, and often withheld her approbation where she was free with her purse. To do all the good possible and to respect all the convenances were her cardinal principles.
Gwenda was sitting alone in the drawing-room when Will entered, and it was a great relief to him that this was the case, for he was not yet so completely accustomed to the small convenances of society as to feel no awkwardness or nervousness upon some occasions. Free from the restraint of Mrs.
The openness of their intimacy went far to rob calumny of its sting. And Banneker's ingrained circumspection of the man trained in the open, applied to les convenances, was a protection in itself.
He was very particular about his appearance, always smart in his dress, and rigorously observant of the social convenances; yet these characteristics did not prevent his walking through the streets of London on a summer afternoon laden in this fashion. My first dinner with him was at the Pall Mall Club, in Waterloo Place, at the end of 1873.
Hildreth said in an annoyed tone when, she heard of it. Your father never will learn to have a proper regard for les convenances." "Uncalled for!" ejaculated Louis. "I'll venture to say the Judge will never have a chance to follow such a brave man again." "He sent his carriage. That was all that was necessary."
There was something almost imperious in Elizabeth's manner at times that made them feel quite small beside her; and however careless she might be of the convenances in her way of speaking to them, they had very soon found that wherever she chose to draw the line, so far could they go and no farther.
There the manners are charming, the service excellent, the decoration and upholstery most acceptable to the eye, and the music" he made a little mock bow here to Celia "the music at least is divine. There you have nothing to do but be agreeable, and avoid scandal, and observe the convenances.
A due regard for these "convenances" will ensure that sense of propriety in dress which will make everyone remember both her station and her means. The fine lady will not effect the simplicity of the village girl, nor the village girl aspire to be mistaken for the fine lady. Both will maintain their own positions, and will be respected while they maintain them.
It must be admitted, however, that it was les convenances rather than morality which she guarded. A rival of this brilliant salon, and among the most celebrated of its day, was the one at the Temple. The animating spirit here was the amiable and vivacious Comtesse de Boufflers, celebrated in youth for her charms, and later for her talent.
"I wish men didn't know so much," she added; with a sort of soft vexation. "You have so many opportunities of acquiring knowledge and we so few if we respect the convenances." "Miss Schley wouldn't respect 'em." He chuckled, and again drew up and then stretched out his legs, slowly and luxuriously. "How can you know?" "She's not the sort that does.
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