St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-02-23

respond. Another black velvet long
cloak in redingote style has black fox
trimmings, is lined with violet plush.
and has EN- suite Directoire hat of the
velvet, weighted with seven broad sable
ostrich plumes.
WHAT OF THE PROMENADERS
who wear these garments? What
range Of moral and physical diversity
they present Here comes procession
oFpretty pupils. Little girls from the
West, South and East are sent to this
buzZing hive of town to educate.
Serene madames establish selectschools
in an elegant cross street, or percnance
on one of the grand avenues. They call
timid Young creatures from distant
towns. They are careful enough OF
their plants. They house them Sc
curely, and the man who would dare
call on one of them must require
courage that is positively tangible.
But air and sun are necessary TO every
thing in nature, so the selected misses
undergo military airing twice day.
In company with sharp faced attend
ant. long line of girls march sedately
up and down Fifth avenue, and by so
doing they pass by, the windows OF all
the principal club houses. Now, little
Miss Simpson, of Ypsilanti can scarce
ly he blamed if she is slightly
thrilled when an impressive individual,
sweetlY dressed and exhaling ''aristo-
cratic" symptoms. permits himself to
survey her young figure III preference
to all the rest of--the school. 1t would
frighten her out of her appetite II the
stunning stranger spoke to her. But
our club lounger is rather clever in
these little affairs. He regards his prey
for protracted period. and she seldom
sees him twice in the same suit OF
clothes. Then, if he is really pleased.
he has his valet stroll along after the
procession and run it to cover. Some
day little Miss Simpson is allowed to
go out alone, just to the druggists to
buy some cough-drops. A ciean-cut
and 0bsequiouS young man steps up 10
her in business-like way, hands her
note and walks off looking as serene as
a district telegraph messenger, which
is the serenest thing on earth. The
girl feels guilty, but she retains the
note. It has crest on the envelope,
and is about the prettieSt bit OF sta
tionery the innocent has ever seen. Its
contents are most respectful.
ONLY A REQUEST
to meet her, that is all. Well, Miss
Simpson is practically in pris II, but
she possesses the average feminine IN
teiiect, and the club man meets her.
Perhaps a drive in the park. little din
ner behind those wicked screens IN the
Mount ST Vincent restaurant. first
glass of champagne, AMI then where is
little Miss Simpson? In the-swim.
To return to outdoor garments. Some
of our women are carrying big mutfS-
literally those of their grandmothers in
not a few Instances. These immense.
soft cylinders have a funny look when
used by little bit Of a woman. as was
the case with one who just passed my
window. She could have almost crawled
into the thing bodily. Not long ago we
were using muffs so small that an
ampie-handed friend of mine had to use
shoe horn to get one hand inside and
then leave the other one outside.
l have said that most OF the Broad
way costumes are devoid OF t1ummery
in all their richness. 1t is true. But
Yesterday [ saw luscious girl with
jabot of lace and feathers at the breast
of her coat. Jabots are those soft, fllmy
connections which, as Of course you
know, are inserted in the hosoms of
dresses, usually extending from chin to
waist, and imputing an element of soft
ness and charm to a toilet. But this
promenHder had formed one OF hue to
exactly match the bright auburn of her
hair, which hung in fluffy mass. and
SO the Jabot looked, from little dis
lance. like Ler own treSses brought to
and trailed down her buXom breast.
Every body gaZed at her. and on close
approach found out that it was Iabot; |
hut the device served its purpose of |
consciousness. and forced attention |
to woman who would otherwise have
passed unnoticed.
| hardly know whether or not to ac- |
cuse my young friend. Guinavere Cos |
samer, of similar artfulneSs with her |
newest jabot. She doesn't wear it in |
the street, bat only at home, as part OF |
a bewltching toilet. She is an ethereal |
and gentle creature, and seemingly as |
innocent as babe. Well. she perfumes !
that jabot with new scent. was at |
her house last evening when George
called. They were in conversation.
He seemed to sniff the new odor, which |
was delightfully."- faint and sweet.
You detect the perfume | am uslng,"
she quietly remarked. lit is something |
new. Do you like it?''
He picked up her lace handkerchief, |
but it was not bit odoriferous.
"Oh. it is here" and she gently |
touched the jabot. the gOsSamery con-
struction that overlaid her gentle |
bosom. ''SmeIl it," and she bent
toward him.