But still it was very pleasant to know that even Richard would be irritated at the thought that Jane Oglander, who had now been for so long the one healing, soothing presence in their sombre household, and whom he had stupidly believed would end by marrying Dick Wantele was now going to disappear into the morass of British Matronhood.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
If this were the case when Geraldine was a mere girl, it was certainly not altered when the crowning glories of Matronhood were added to her other perfections.
"Lover or Friend"
Rosa Nouchette Carey
The third royal duchess in the worthy trio, who represented long and well the royal Matronhood of England, the Duchess of Cambridge, was, along with her Duke, prevented from being present at the Queen's ball in consequence of a recent death in her family.
"Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, (Victoria) Vol II"
Sarah Tytler