Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-05-08
A PASHA'S SNUFF BOXES.

city of an oriental potentate of ambigu-
GUS nationality, but popularity known
and spoken of as "the pasha." Whether
he came from Turkey or from Egypt
was regarded as a matter of compare
lively small Importance; the two essen.
tial points in his favor were, first, that
he was undoubtedly the possessor of
an immense fortune; and, secondly-no
slight recommendation in the Lutetian
capital-that he spoke French with toll
cradle fiuency. As q matter Of course
so desirable an acquisition to Partisan
society became the lion of the hour, and
no sooner was it ascertained that a spa
cious hotel overlooking the Park de
Monceaux had been engaged and fur
nished for the reception Of his excellen-
cy and suite than q shoal Of visitors,
official and non-official, fastened to in.
scribe their names in book deposited
for the purpose in the porters lodge.
Every day brought a fresh installment
of signatures, until before week had
elapsed the list threatened to rival in
length the traditional catalogue of Lepo-
relic.
Hussein Pasha-an assumed title,
fancy, but the only one by which he was
generally known-was short and corpu-
lent, of sallow complexion and reserved
manners; bespoke little, but what he did
say was concise and to the point. He
was extremely observant. but chary of
expressing his opinion of what he saw or
heard-only one instance being recorded
of a temporary departure from his habit
ual taciturnity. Having been persuaded
by a member of the French Jockey club
to accompany him to the opera, he was
escorted between the acts by his cicerone
to the foyer de la danse, thereby occa-
sioning great excitement among the corps
de ballet, many Of whom doubtless antici-
pated that, in accordance with eastern
customs, the ceremony Of throwing the
handkerchief would be revived for their
own especial glorification. Nothing of
the sort, however, occurred. After very
cursory glance at the assembled sylphides
aud muttered ejaculation which sound
ed remarkably like finances a balai'
(broomsticxs) the visitor turned abrupt
" on his heels and CURLY intimated his
desire to return to his box.
A few minutes later Count - was
startled by a sudden display of anima-
! ton on the part of his companion, who
was gazing with absorbed attention at
an enormously stout lady occupying the
entire front of one of the stage boxes.
"Ah, La belle femme" enthusiastically
} exclaimed the pasha. "Look, is she not
superb
"H'mr' replied the Jockey club exqui.
J site, hardly able TO repreaa smile, "that
Ia a matter of taste. Does not your ex'
cellency think her perhaps on the whole
. trifie too voluminous?"
, "Jamais trop, monsieur Indignantly
retorted Hussein, "jamais tropf'
, After O sojourn of three months in
Paris the pasha, who had employed O
D considerable portion of his time in
. practical study Of the latest inventions
and improvements, scientific and me
chanical, with the view Of introducing
q them into his own dominions, announced
: his intention of breaking up his estab
o lishment and returning to the east Be
Q fore doing SO, however, he was desirou
a of expressing his Acknowledgements II
b the shape of a suitable present to certain
n officials of high standing who had beel
It particularly serviceable to him in his re
It searches, and consulted his secretary, al
It intelligent young Frenchman, ON tn
e subject.
T sM. Morin," he said, after explaining
e his project, cit seems to me that tn
Il simplest way would be 10 send fe,
IT thousand francs to each of them"
10 pardon me, your highness," objecte
ot the secretary, "if I venture to remin
* you that present of money would Q
NJ considered breach of etiquette and COZ
t. seauently resented as an insult"
], "You French are very singular people
= observed the pasha. "With us no ma
Id ter how rich a man may be, he is not fo'
so enough to refuse piasters when he ca
4. get them. What, then, would you at
ne wise mo to dor
In MAY he allowed to suggest" r
IN piled Norm, "that an object Of artist
I'd value would be fitting token OF yo'
ng highness' good villa gold snuff bo
ng for instance"
is. 1.-THE very thing" said Hussein, a
", nrovinoly. "Where are such articles
eli be found!'
ne "At DORIS, in the Rue de la Paix.'
GOOD. Let him know exactly VIII
[ require, and see that he Is here precis
re- ly at 10 tomorrow.
mt On being admitted to the pashi
70 presence at the appointed hour, NJ. DO
lgs produced, among other specimens OF J
EN- handiwork, q gold snuff box, exquisite
finished, and encircled with modera
ep- sized diamonds, the interior Of the
bearing tire jewelers. name engraved
'eu microscopic characters. Hussein
oy,, amined It infinitely and inquired {
,ar price.
ner -Four thousand francs. your highnes
v T. replied Dorr ut.
&C., engage to supply me with seventt
as other boxes exactly similar to this"
Oh "Impossible, monseigneur," said
ply ieweler; 81 have only six of this patti
'er- in stock. STILL" he added, after a 4
'se' ment's reflection, 81 might perhaps
avs able to manage it. May ask how SC
au- your highness intends leaving Parish
'ers "In fortnight from today"
axe "That will be quite sufficient. The
OF snuff boxes shall be distributed immt
en ately. In few days six more will
yer ready, and think can promise the
any naming FIVE before the time fixed
la'' your highness' departure"
ow- On the following day the six DO,
an each accompanied by compliment
pc letter, written by NORM and signed
non the pasha, were duly transmitted to
his. e ~. and ~ the week the lew,
~ reappeared according to promise wit
Oh second installment Of another half doc
ers. ,.,s,;oh ,rore also forwarded 10 their I
SEQ. ,s. - 80. az. fort,;ol,t