vivelareine:Her compassion, her kindness, and even her wit kept her at the center of a loyal circle
vivelareine:Her compassion, her kindness, and even her wit kept her at the center of a loyal circle of loved ones. Those who were still alive and had adored her when she was seventeen adored her when she was seventy; young people who had the opportunity to meet her were awed by her spirit.She always remained active in her charity work, busy with guests, and was always hospitable to anyone who showed respect to the cause of the legitimists. Madame de La Ferronnays described Marie-Thérèse as having a heart that ‘was a treasure of indulgence.’ … She could be fun and enjoyed lighthearted moments with family and friends, where she displayed the side of her personality that, as a child, her mother had named ‘Mousseline.’–Susan Nagel, Marie-Thérèse: The Fate of Marie Antoinette’s Daughter -- source link