Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-06
Interview with Sara.


am, as you well know, the most
sympathetic, volatile and af1ectionate
Of men. And it is precisely because
| am so that | sought the pleasure of
an interview with the accomplished
Sara Bernhardt yesterday. Fortune
smiled on me and procured the coyet-
ed introduction. When we met, Sara's
eyes betokened recent weeping, and |
at first supposed she had tired Of life.
An attendant informed me, however,
that such was not the case | was
about to speak but, being embarrassed,
the lady kindly took the initiative.
II no speak ze Eenglish lankvitch," 3"
said the lovely Sara.
Bones yours2' said |, pointing to
the assets of chicken reposing som
nambulistically on a tray. q will not
be certain whether it was tray or a
deuee.)
Bong jour, monsieur" replied the
deyine Sara, with thrilling smile.
Then she trembled dramatically, and
to ascertain if she were cold and |
would close the window, l asked.
"Demi semi quiver?'
Vat funny manal' she answered
politely.
She still trembled violently, and it
was, of course, my duty to ascertain
why. Anybody who has studied
French remembers the first exercises
in the book.
"Avvy yous lie pain2" | asked.
Il am not re suf6shiOng Hungary"
she answered.
This was probably a joke, and we
both laughed heartily; and the laugh
ing was increased when | remarked,
mo French. "
Then Sara turned sidewise and gave
me o profile view. | had to look twice
to see her. She is rather tall, and
thin almost to nothingness. She has
black eyes, which caused a friendly
feeling between us at once, as | have
often one land sometimes two) myself
Her hair is the color of what suppose
is known in France as "brie." Motto
ing a piano in the room asked: "Pi-
anissimO speil?"
The lady excused herself on a plea
ofbeing tired and Struggling her dainty
shoulders, she said:
=" II so weariness.
Mile. Bernhardt then suggested that
as the visitor spoke some English the
further conversation should be earri
ed on in that language.
you speake &c English laqkwitoh
almost so good like / do myself. Shall
we centipuanoeW
Isl, Sign0ra," Yasmy delighted as
senting answer.
Sara proved to sbe very witty, She
evidently wished to guy me, for she
said she came over on a "sheep-a big,
nice sheep"
Were you sea-sick?"
I'VE, we, Monsieur. Vance. |
was sea-sickness vance. 1t last all &c
voyage and she laughed,
You do not appear to have suffered
much"
"Zat is vera funny she answered,
with a smile.
docs the American style of cooking
agree with your"
She shook her head doubtingly.
Being asked how long her engage
ment would continue, she replied with
warmth:
"0hl so many. Ze nice gentlemen
of Amerique. Zey all want to engage
me for zemselves, but | cannot marry
joost alretty. | am too young; and
she heayed a sigh which / heaved back
again. II awoke the splendid little
greyhound that reclined on a pearl
inlaid cushion in a 3,000f bonnet. He
yawned.
II must really leave | said. But
| would caution you before | go. The
dog law in the city is exceedingly
stringent Be very careful of your
pct, Ma9enoiselle. Do not let him
get out Of your sight, or he may get
pounded. Good day, Mile. Sara
A procession approached the house
at this moment, and | remarked, quite
mechanically, IAN election process
si)n?"
NC" Mademoiselle responded,
my drunks, my costumes, my clothes.
Au revoir, Monseuir" And the in
ter view ended.