The gloomy isolation she had passed through gave a stronger contrast to the enjoyment of her present life; and for the first time for years she regained some of that courtly elegance of address which in her youth had pre-eminently distinguished her.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
When he first joined his family at Paris, he was struck by her great beauty and the elegance of a manner that might have dignified any station, and he fell partly in love,-that is to say, as much in love as a captain of hussars could permit himself to feel for a governess.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Her play fellow was dressed like her; only with less elegance; she seemed to be of an inferior rank.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse