Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-21
not seem to work in Paris, things come by

dispel it" said Choisy, stroking his glove and
smiling.
pray do not!n she exclaimed quickly, 81
have had good many illusions dispelled
since / came here. l should like to keep a
few
Il advise you to do so, my child" Choisy
broke into smiles "Here comes one now!
Bonnetheaul M'sieur, have the honor to
present you to Miss Whipple"
/ could no more have hindered it than
could have prevented Pluto from carrying
off Eurydice; yet wished in my heart that
they had not met From that moment
watched Hippolyte with kind of fascina-
ton | saw his eyes search her face, as if
gauging her maiden soul, and 1 knew with
what intentness the beautiful pupils were
narrowed upon her. He seated himself be-
side her, and knew precisely what he would
say, for he had formula from which he sell
dom departed in raising such sieges, but the
band of the imperial guards was crashing in
my ears, and / lost the drift of his harangue
That it had an air of innocence aud unaffect-
edness l was sure, and that Miss Whipple was
fast surrendering was equally clear. Her
ivory tablets hung neglected at her side, and
she frowned imperiously at the young men
who approached her, declining to dance.
Why did not Bonnetheau himself ask her
to dancer Because his brains were not in his
heels, and he had infinite resources besides
Waiting. | had remarked that he reserved
his dancing capacity, which was of high
order, for his hours of ennui. Obviously, he
was not now bored.
As Choisy rejoined them, Hippolyte turned
to him with boyish eagerness: "Stin living
in the Faubourg St Honore, Missouri And
ma'm'selle is, without doubt, at home TO
Paris-happy Parisl ere this9 Thanks, a
thousand thanks. l shall be charmed to
calll' and Hippolyte backed like courtier
from their presence.
''The refinement of brass, Bonnetheaur' l
remarked, as he thrust his arm through mine
and drew me to the supper room. He smiled
one of his strange, brief smiles and assured
me he had done no harm
For myself l was not so certain. Miss
Whipple was stainless; the stream Of Partisan
life polluted. How long would this fair
flower float upon its tide without becoming
sullied! The light dust that settled so swiftly
upon fresh souls imported to the French cap
ital appalled, me, and Bonnetheau said Of it:
Call il dynamical phenomenon, moral
evolution, superinduced by with laugh
and backfinging of his head, ''le Diablel"
who, to judge from his conversation, was a
familiar of Hippolyte's.
Some weeks after the foregoing occur
rences, and perhaps a fortnight later than
our skirmish in the Sorbonne, Bonnetheau
sat in our apartment constructing and de-
molishing houses of cards. l had observed
these bits of pasteboard and surmised the
cd, # oh asao yenincr
at ecarte. But soon an order for carriage
conveyed his intention Of going out
WHITTIER tonight" / inquired, cycling
rather gloomily the edge Of coat that did
not go into company.
'.The course of destiny runs straight to the
Faubourg st. Honore," he replied; and it
was trying element of Hippolyte's remarks
that they were invariably good natured- My
polemical mind had no chance with him.
''The Faubourg st. Honore!" l exclaimed.
He nodded, smiling and stacking his cards.
THAT is the residence Of Choisy," l declared.
Precisely. What discernment you have,
Hendrix, and of his ward also"
why are you going there tonight" de-
manded.
''To teach ma'mselle the mysteries Of
ecarte, my child. 1 shall set up-let me see,
what shall l set up2 1t must be something
trifiing. For good manners suggest that L
lose the first game. You will say, there is
nothing SO trifing as the heart of Bonnie
theau. Bien, let it be my heart. Then, for
the second game, shall exact similar stake
from her, which 1 shall make it point to
win. AS for the rubber, the second stake
must be repeated. Enfin, the game shall be
mine.n
you had best buy prie-Dieu for mann
selle, and send it to her with your compile
ments and the petition that she offer prayer
for you upon it." This l observed as l tossed
his cards into the open fire.
He reflected: Ebony standard, 100 francs;
blIe velvet cushion to same-or pink! Which,
my friend, is more inspiring to the knee:
Parbleul Blues her favorite color Blue
velvet cushion to same, fifty francs. Protest
ant Bible bound in ivory-ciel, how the &C.
cessories count up! And, after all, she would
pray that l become a Christian, and, pro-
vided the prayer were answered-ah, insup-
portable No more Chambertin, no Mabille,
no Julie, no little turns at rouge ct noir--
think of it To entail such misery upon my
fellowmen. The wine merchants would fail
Mabille would lose caste: julio would cry her
ewes INC WOuIO lose IkiclT IIlOSG
cherished habitue. Tempt me not, Hendrix,
tempt me notIn He made pretty gesture of
entreaty. THE world claims my services.
Au revoir.'
There was much calling of carriages and
dispatching of flowers III these days, which
led me to believe Bonnetheau was making
himself especially agreeable in some direc-
ton. 1t required no discrimination on my
part to locate the object III the Faubourg st.
Honore, and resolved to discover to what
extent Miss Whipple was being deceived.
Choisy had opened his doors to me. merely
on a social crack, TO be sure, but sufficient to
allow me to push through upon occasion.
This now determined to do.
"Hippolyte, my friend, said l, enc morn
ing. "haSt thou coat 10 lend that is genteel
as to buttons, and not shabby in the matter
of sleeves: As thou art an amiable fellow,
lend it To me, for L propose to make morn.
ing call
He broke off his little song of ''Que lie jour
me duren abruptly, and there was spark of
anger in his eyes as he replied: Truly,
do believe you are in favor at court, or you
would never thou NE SO. 1t is a sign of sur
passing humor in you. After what manner
has Your divinity blessed your
After the manner OF women in general
by ignoring me, Sweetly and absolutely"
Still be did not remove his eyes from me,
ewes mournful enough in those days.
Your nose is not Grecian," he remarked,
presently.
$50 have been told
Nor your brow classic"
''Of that, too, l have been informed
FINALLY, you have an ugly mouth"
''The Lord made me- protested.
$50 you believe" said Hippolyte. sand
Yet, though you are not first cousin TO Apollo,
YOU are outstripping me in q race that l had
l. I, g fa1