She replied with great politeness that I had shown myself a greater theologian than she, and her uncle thanked me for having given her a lesson.  He made her discuss various subjects, but she did not shine.  Her only subject was the New Testament.  I shall have occasion to speak of this young woman when I get back to Geneva.

After dinner we went to see Voltaire, who was just leaving the table as we came in.  He was in the middle of a court of gentlemen and ladies, which made my introduction a solemn one; but with this great man solemnity could not fail to be in my favour.