You see those of the most cultivated minds constantly devoting their time and attention to the most homely objects.

Literature gives women a real and proper weight in society, but then they must use it with discretion."-- THE REV.

SYDNEY SMITH.] [Footnote 208: 'The Statesman,' pp.

73-75.] [Footnote 209: Fuller, the Church historian, with his usual homely mother-wit, speaking of the choice of a wife, said briefly, "Take the daughter of a good mother."] [Footnote 2010: She was an Englishwoman--a Miss Motley.

It maybe mentioned that amongst other distinguished Frenchmen who have married English wives, were Sismondi, Alfred de Vigny, and Lamartine.] [Footnote 2011: "Plus je roule dans ce monde, et plus je suis amene a penser qu'il n'y a que le bonheur domestique qui signifie quelque chose."-- OEUVRES ET CORRESPONDENCE.] [Footnote 2012: De Tocqueville's 'Memoir and Remains,' vol.i.p.