She was not used to having her friendly overtures rejected.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
In the darkest hour of his deepest embarrassment, when mutiny and riot stalked over the infatuated city, when much of the talent and influence of Orleans was at that moment employed in overtures to the enemy; in that dark hour that tortured the commander's soul, a large deputation of French ladies implored him with tears and lamentations, to surrender the city and save their lives and persons.
"Eight days in New Orleans in February, 1847"
Albert James Pickett
Buckingham, even before the departure of Blainville, had made fresh overtures to Henrietta, which the astute Ambassador had advised her to reject.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes