The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-12
Going so y party nj the Russian
minister's.

minister's.
From an int re pied Washington Letter
''That lady ? Why, where have You hid
yourselves, not to know that celebrity Fair,
fat, and forty. That is Madame b.
You should see her at night, when she fash
es out in diamonds. oh well do remem-
Der the time when we first met-~now many,
many years ago-years that have Trimmed my
locks and add "a to her weight The first
were thick, dark and lustrous-the other,
slender and syph-like. This was my first
entrance into fashionable life at one Of
Monsieur Bodi,co's brth-night BALLS. The
world saw then youth, fresh from college.
Oh ever mem 'rable night. was then I'M
der the care of Senator ---. As we en-
tered the house. two tall specimens of hu-
mainly, dressed very like militia generals,
met Us Mt the door. Thinking them distin-
guished people, bowed low and solcmnlv.
They started and bowed. The scene was I'M
pressive. go on said my companion, the
Senator before mentioned, don't be salaam-
ing to these fellows, they are seryants-glye
them your cloak The information was
useful but unpleasant. hurried on, pulling
of my cloak a. went. just within the fire.
door of the drawing room stood lat, little,
oily gentleman, bowling also, but not as mag
nihcautly gotten up as my first acqnalntan
ces. Certain Of my game now, |, in the
most superb style, threw over him my cloak
and hurried on. Senator -- pulled me
back, and TO the astonished little fellow,
now struggling from under my broadcloth,
was presented. | had nearly smothered
the Russian Minister. who, however, laughed
merrily at the mistake.
'Aly endorser, the grave Senator, became
evidently alarmed. He hardly knew what
would accomplish next and left me as soon
a he possibly could, to my fate | wander
81 about rather dsconsolate, The lights,
music. dancing, fun and laughter, were all
novelties and charming for while, but
knew no one, and after an hours looking on,
hunted up my friend the Senator, and beg
gei him to introduce me to some OF the
young ladies. He hesitated moment and
then consented. aud was led up and pre-
sentcd to q magnificent creature whom
had looked upon with silent admiration.
Miss W was seated in an easy mon
chalant manner conyersing with a circle Of
gentlemen, and favored me with a gracious
nod. - stood wondering whether this
was to be the end Of nv introduction, q
mnshtached dandy came between US and
sand Miss W permit me to relate the
gan the story OF the cloak. Ny first I'M
Pulse was to knock him down, my second TO
ran away, on my third | acted. Interrupt
ing the exquisite, said-'Begging your par
DON sir, but Miss W / am tho only
person who can 30 Justice to chat jose' and
| related it, without in any way
>parng myself. She laughed heartily, AZ
did the rest Of the circle, and rising from
her char, took my arm, saying kindly, that
| must be cared for or | should murder some
one. With a grace and kindness shall new
er forget, she placed me ut ease.
II conyalescsd rapidly. | even grew
amusing as we danced and promenaded.-
When supper was announced was her es-
cort. FASTENED to supply my belle Of the
ball with refres hments. She wished an ice
cream and | attacked pyramid. With
broad silver knife | cut away yalorously.
The frozen substance gave way slowly mt
fists then, while my entire strength was ex-
erted, gave way suddenly. | was not pre-
-trei for this, and, to my horror, about
pound Of thar refreshing substance flew past
Miss W and hit an aged lady full in
the eye. Now, ice cream used as q lotion is
not pleasant, specially when applied with
he unexpected force Of b0mbshell. The
Indy gave a arful scream. and, falling
back, upset a table on winch stood bowl Of
stewed oysters. Before this aged guest
e0eld be fshed out Of the friehtful wreck,
and while the crash and screams were ring
ing n my ears, | fed fled the city. 1t was
NJ first and lbs appearance at bjrth-nght
/ ball"