The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-04-16
"LES PRESENTATIONS"
How a Young Lady in France is Expected te
Make Her Choice of "a Husband.

Make Her Choice of a Husband.
Adapted for the New York World from the
French of Louis Beroy.I
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Nine. de Cardiac inspecting her daugh-
tlr) Yes, that will do. Perhaps it is
little high in the neck, but it has to be to-
night
Emmeline Cauahing) Why, ma; why
any higher in the neck tonight than any
other night?
Mime de C. Because, Emme, tonight
Nine. de Luc intends presenting young
gentleman in whom she is deeply interested,
NJ. de Grandclos.
Emmeline. And it is on his account that
1 am put into this straitjacket?
Nine de G. Yes, dear; you see the young
man Is an orphan, and since he was eight
has been at school and at college, and not
being used to society he might be scam
dalized-
Emmeline significantly. Then he is
Mime. de C. Yes, and one of the most
serious of suffers. too.
Emmehne. Good looking?
Nine. de c. l haven't seen him myself,
but Nine. de Luc assures me that he is quite
acceptable for young man.
Emmeline (laughing). But 1t remains to
be seen whether he is quite acceptable for
young woman.
Nine. de C. Be reserved, my love, and :.
not give him any encouragement except as
he declares himself.
EmmeIine. Don't worry. mother, if he
doesn't suit me, / won't give hin any en-
Nine. de G. (snakine her finger at herr.
You will do precisely what your father and
l wish you to do, miss.
Emmeline (klssing her). Yes, ma-unless
he is quite too awfully ugly.
Mime. de G. The guests are beginning to
lat n on N tho drawinO-Ynom
ii.
CAT the most auspicious moment of the
soiree enter, unannounced, young mani
Young Man (bowing respectfully to Nine.
de Cardillac). I had anticipated the honor
of presentation tonight by Nine. de Luc,
but unfortunately. she is indisposed, and
hence have ventured to introduce myself.
Nine de C. know, 1 know. And so we
shall not see Nine. de Luc to night?
Young Man. fear not, unless she should
be much better than when left her 20
minutes ago.
Nine. de c. So sorry. You dance?
Young Man (smiling) On all occasions.
Nine. de G. (pointlng to her daughter)
There is my daughter; ask her to dance this
quadrille with you.
Young Man approaching Emmeline).
Excuse me, mademoiselle, but your mother
was SO good as to permit me"
With pleasure. (Aside) He is quite good
looking, this NJ. de Grendclos.
Young Man (aside). By joye, she's a
beauty (Aloud). Shall we take our places?
Emmeline- If you please. They dance,
and afterward retire to the card room,
an album, chatting the while with her
partner). What do you think of this
picture?
Young Man. Very charming, indeed.
Emmeline. Oh, you're only making fun
of me-charming? That scraggy little
schoolgirl in the convent school uniform.
Young Man. The head is splendid-any
one could see 1t was you.
Emmeline Qaughing). Then you recog-
nize me in it? Sull, you do not mean what
you say?
Young Man. On the contrary, I do not
really say half what mean.
Emmeline with suspicious innocence).
Why don't you?
Yonng Man. Because-because-
Emmeline. If it is anything uncompli-
mentary don't be afraid to say it.
Young Man. Oh, Msdemoiselle, could
you for an instant believe
Emmeline. 1 do like people that are
frank.
Young Man Tin a low tone). If frankness
alone could qualify me to aspire to the
happiness of being reckoned among your
friends how glad would I
Emmeline (seeming not to hear him, and
blushing). How do you like this one?
Young Man (dazzled). 1t is you, and in
the most exquisite ball dress
Emmeline. Don't you think 1t becomes
me better than this one / am wearing to-
night?
Young Man. Yes-no-that is, 1 darn't
undertake
Emmeline. And yet you say you are
frank?
Young Man. No matter what the picture
he ;utn 10 tbnnaapd frm
Emmeline. Even when it is cabinet
photo?
Young Man. Why mock nee? are not this
pure complexion, those braids of dead gold
hair. those ruby lips? (Aside) I'm going
it decidedly. Eee
Emmeline las waltz strikes up) Isn't
that just lovely? Doesn't it set your feet
Young Man. win you do me the gigan-
tic pleasure of dancing it with me?
Emmeline. 1 would dearly like to, but
ma won't let me dance. (Sighs again).
Mime. de c. tappearing at the door. What,
Emme, not Waiting?
Emmeline dumping up with aiacrity).
Yes, ma this gentleman has just asked me
j to. (Aside). You know you were going to.
oh, jolly! ma hasn't any objections.
Young Man (before relinquishing his part.
ner). Mademoiselle!
| Emmeline. Sir?
Young Man. Do not listen to what I'm
! going to say.
EmmilIne. Why?
Young Man. Because the audacity of my
declaration might offend you.
Emmeline (trembling). What declara.
| ton?
Young Man. love you, darling; love
| you?
Emmeline with little scream, and put
ting her hand to her heart). Ali
Young Man. You ara angry with me
i -Emmellne (whispering). Angry? All
maj (Quits his arm and embraces hel
| mother with effusion).
Nine. de G. Well, how do you like himi
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