Neither did she accept Madame de Portenduere's proposition, which Savinien had induced his mother to make, that she should visit there.
Ursula and La Bougival lived, moreover, with the strictest economy; they did not spend, counting everything, more than sixty francs a month.

The old nurse was indefatigable; she washed and ironed; cooked only twice a week,--mistress and maid eating their food cold on other days; for Ursula was determined to save the seven hundred francs still due on the purchase of the house.

This rigid conduct, together with her modesty and her resignation to a life of poverty after the enjoyment of luxury and the fond indulgence of all her wishes, deeply impressed certain persons.
Ursula won the respect of others, and no voice was raised against her.
Even the heirs, once satisfied, did her justice.

Savinien admired the strength of character of so young a girl.

From time to time Madame de Portenduere, when they met in church, would address a few kind words to her, and twice she insisted on her coming to dinner and fetched her herself.