What else could you expect? I said that before,
too.
"My notice published, I sent it to the doctor, with my respects, but did
not call on him. However, one day he met me, and greeted me with a low
bow. 'Mademoiselle,' said he, 'you were always a good student; but now
you show the spirit of a _confr'ere,_ and so gracefully, that we are all
agreed we must have you for one as soon as possible.'
"I courtesied, and felt my face red, and said I should be the proudest
woman in France.
"'Grand Dieu,' said he, 'I hope not; for your modesty is not the least of
your charms.'
"So, the way was made smooth, and I had to work hard, and in about
fourteen months I was admitted to my final examination. It was a severe
one, but I had some advantages. Each nation has its wisdom, and I had
studied in various schools.
"Being a linguist, with a trained memory, I occasionally backed my
replies with a string of French, German, English, and Italian authorities
that looked imposing.
"In short, I did pass with public applause and cordial felicitation; they
quite _fe'ted_ me. The old welcomed me; the young escorted me home and
flung flowers over me at my door.
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