At the welcome ball that evening, Clementine also displayed her sociable nature to the fullest, joking and playing tricks with the nobles of the Palace of Versailles. She quickly became the center of attention.
Queen Mary watched her niece with satisfaction, nodding frequently, thinking how wonderful it would be if this girl were her daughter-in-law.
As for the young noblewomen of Versailles who dared to approach the Crown Prince, they were soon chased away by his little cousin's "fierce" gaze, allowing Joseph to enjoy a rare moment of relaxation at the ball.
As night fell, Joseph and Louis XVI walked side by side away from the ballroom.
The father and son talked for a while about training craftsmen to make caplock guns. Suddenly, the King gestured for the attendants to step back, then pulled his son closer, whispering, "Archduchess Clementine seems very healthy and lively, but Princess Maria seems even smarter. To be honest, both are quite nice."
