translate English to French: The person entering into a drawing room should not be examined steadfastly from head to foot as it can put the modest person, especially the woman, in the most awkward position and to deprive of its any self-control.
La personne entrant dans le salon il ne fallait pas fixement examiner de la tête aux pieds, puisque cela peut mettre la personne modeste, particulièrement la femme, à la situation embarrassante et priver sa toute maîtrise.