CHAPTER II

Nice, January 1, 1842--Life at Nice--A Reception--A Quadrille--Spanish Affairs--News from Paris--The Carnival--M. de Salvandy--Nice during Lent--An Entertainment--An Excursion--Departure from Nice--Journey Home--Politics in Paris--The Academy--Family News--A Railway Accident--Society News--M. Dupanloup--Son-in-law's Illness--Departure from Aubijou--Randan--The Elections--Death of Duc d'Orléans--The Funeral--Court Mourning--Politics in Paris--Queen Victoria--Guizot in England--Return to Rochecotte--At Rochecotte 106