 In 1833, Dr. Beattie was introduced by her biographer, Madden, to the Countess of Blessington, and became her friend.She frequently availed herself of his services as a poetical contributor to her "Book of Beauty" and other annuals, bestowing upon him in return for his verses 'a large amount of fluent flattery, and a general invitation to Seymour Place for any "evenings between ten and half-past twelve", a privilege of which Beattie could not avail himself in consequence of the state of his eyes.When Lady Blessington was deserted by many, Beattie remained her firm friend.