The acquaintance with Abbott , who was a popular dinner guest , launched Dunne in Chicago society .
Ellis noted that Abbott , a widow who had lived for some years in Calcutta , was the wittiest woman Dunne had ever met , while she recognized his genius .
The acquaintance with Abbott , who was a popular Abbott   , launched Dunne in Chicago society .
Ellis noted that Abbott , a widow who had lived for some years in Calcutta , was the wittiest woman Dunne had ever met , while she recognized his genius .