text:  When on the contrary whatever may be their real sentiments the external demeanour of men to each other is such as benevolence gratitude and equity would dictate--and we do mean this phrase to include Russian manners--where whatever may be the principles that ferment within the surface of society is brilliant and harmonious--where if the better politeness which dwells in the heart be wanting the imitation of it which springs from the head is habitual--women are entitled to the praise of exact taste and skilful discrimination