Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-10-07
Gossip of Paris.

Gossip of Paris.
Eugene Guinot, who fills very agreea-
bly, The post of feuiEIetonist in the Paris
Steele, always manages to collect together
a variety of amusing gossip for his portion
OF the columns Of that paper. In one OF
the recent numbers this story is told as a
french feuuIetonist only could tell it:-
An adventure which took place at the
last soiree of the Chateau Rouge; might
furnish the subj ect for a sketch of our con-
temporaneous manners. Last Monday
evening, in the smiling and beautiful gar.
dens OF the Chaussee de Clignancourt,
Young dandy, something Of Viscount as
most of them are, prosecuted a pretty 6GrO.
ness of the Rue Breda, who did not appear
disposed TO listen to him very favorably,
with his eager homage. Yet our hero had
every thing that is necessary to please; he
wore little hat without a brim, ribbon
for cravat, an embroidered shirt, coat
of mmoderately small size, with skirts
three inches long, vest which reached to
the middle of his thighs, and pantaloons
large enough to cover the column in the
! Place Vendome and that to commemorate
the Revolution. But alas! the Baroness
was insensble to 50 much merit, and
showed a most disobliging disdain, cold
ness, and WEAKNESS of her ardent admit
rer Rnt he was in no WAYS discouraged:
he offered bouquet, proposed refresh
ments, he sought a waltz, begged tor
polka, claimed redowa, and above ALL he
solicited the honor of being the cavalier
of the Baroness, and of conducting her TO
her residence after the ball. All this was
said and done in the most ariStocratIc anc
puresl style. The gentleman PerceIvine
his want of success, redoubled his amlablI
ty, and said in that charming tone which
only belongs TO people of quality:
j "Zounds! my most adorable, DO yo'
: know you are very difficult to please, an
;. that am not used to being treated so b.
ladies, No, 'pon honor! have never me
= such tipress, or one who could be com
= pared to you. But will not submit to
y refusal; must get paid for my trouble
r. and willing OF unwilling, | will find way I
Is make you accept my arm and my earring
O on leaving the ball "
Seeing she had to do with an obstnat
= gentleman. the baroness Of the Rue d
# Breda changed her batteries; all at ono
>. she relented, and aitributiEg her past colo
e ness 10 the fear OF compromising herseI
il begged her prosecutor to be prudent; "tor,
q said she 10 him, Gin order that Shout
have the pleasure OF allowing you 20 COZ
( duct me home, must escape the jealoI
A. who watch me.
. ave will escape themw replied ii
"a young man, charmed at the fortunate tul
~ things were taking. 81 adore cuunIr
and mystery, let US be cunning and my
of ferrous"
toI "Wen," continued The baroness, "ln u
a. f,rt place we must not go out at the sam
nj time"
81 81 will 60 first, and will wait for you
nd The door"
20 "Agaln, must not appear to go;
m they were to see me put on my shawl al
he hat. they would follow me and all won
On be lost"
o. "What must we do then? You cal
ed leave your things here, and 60 with 20
Ter head and shoulders bare?'
AT "No, but | can complete my toilet WIN
n I am out of doors. Take my shawl a
oh hat carefully off of that chair, and go a
,ct wait for me at the head of the street.
Al. sExcelent!n exclaimed the young ma
&C, taking the shawl and hat that were sho'
.in to him, and walking slowly away.
las snow, then, am rid of that 'rouo
,es some fellow, and | believe | have play
av- him pretty good trick for the e"''"'
The has caused me-"
en- That said, the baroness, who douot
md had her reasons for desiring to go ale
lis from the Chateau Rouge, fastened TO
has on her hat, drop her veil, and wrap her'
the in her shawl.
fes. The shawl and hat which she had des
ese mated to the gentleman, were not hefs'
will the reader has guessed-and that was
M. trick at which the ingenious baroness oil
por. Rue de Breda was so delighted.
leu. "He ia waiting for me at the head OF