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Rh evil stars, after witnessing the progress of Madame la Marechale. She commenced life as a washerwoman, and now, in its meridian, was residing in one of the best hotels in Paris, wife to a man of the highest rank, surrounded by the élite of the court, Louis at her fête, and herself wearing a set of pearls larger than the Queen's; but this was a delicate subject, for it was well known that Anne piqued herself on the size of her set. Now, it is not so much La Marechale's matrimonial achievements that prove the good graces of her ruling planet, as her success in society. It was not so wonderful that the very pretty girl should marry a man whose years and wealth had alike multiplied; nor that the still prettier widow should turn the head and heart of de l'Hôpital, both being a little the worse for use. The wonder was, how well she succeeded in her new element. Her house was one of the most frequented in Paris, and even la superbe Mademoiselle deigned to pronounce that she was "une bien bonne femme;" and yet nothing could he more prominent than her ignorance, more pronounced than her vulgarity. Perhaps, if she had been more refined, she would have been less successful. Though there was a want of information, there was no want of talent. She had a good sort of coarse