S. Baring-Gould 
Court Royal 
A Story of Cross Currents

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In the afternoon Lord and Lady Edward Eveleigh called on the Rigsbys. The Archdeaconess was full of civility. She was a pleasant, fine-looking woman, with grey hair, and very clear eyes. She spoke in a decided manner. She had ruled her house, her husband – almost the Archdeaconry – for many years. She had ruled society – at least clerical society – for a wide radius. This had given decision to her character and a determination to be obeyed which few were strong enough to stand against.<br><br>Miss Rigsby was seated on a sofa. She had expected the visit, and was prepared for it.