The Red Cloud chief., 1896-12-11

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W. in the world of
fashion. literature
md art, says the London Madame. She
is a great patron Of all who are clever;
genius especially appeals to her arts
tic temperament and she delights to
surround herself with cultured people.
II like to talk to clever men or women.
they are so large minded and view life
from such a different standpoint TO
people who never think for themselves
but LEI their friends form their Opin-
ions for them. Narrow mindcdncsS is
akin to snobbishncss and | have no
sympathy for either. Yes. | am a great
reader: 1t is one thing | always man
age to find time for. One must refresh
ones self with the bright thoughts of
great thinkers. Dull books are not my
faNorites: | like brilliancy and wit.
True. the combination Is not always to
be met with. French literature Is more
fascinating on this account" she sail,
as we sat in her luxurious room, in
which were all the best editions of
celebrated writer's, she looking like Il
beautiful picture. her wondrous eyes
responding to her thoughts. Mrs. Pa
get Is the only child of the late Mrs.
Paran Stevens. who was remarkable
for being the only American who had
n salon. II is from her that she inner
Its her keen sense of humor, splendid
vivacity and appreciation of talent.
Her conversation sparkles with ep-
igrams; she surprises with her
rapid flights from grave to gay
she is always original and AT
times daring in her ~outspokcn
f%rankness against prCtensc Of any kind.
II am very fond Of society and enjoy
all the pleasures of life. The opera Is
n of my most cherished amuscmcntS;
music delight In. Oh, yes. | am fond
of dancing she added. gayly. AS | re-
ferred to the surprise party she and
Lord Charles Montagu organized At
the duchess of D%evonshirc's bail. Mrs.
Paget's box at the opera Is the rem
devious Of the elite of London. She
holds quite a little court and few can
compare with her in looks or dress
Her gowns come from Paris. She l.
chic, without cXaggeration. Her col
lection of gems Is quite unique; her
pearls are extremely fine. both as u
shape and color. A string three yards
long forms three ropes wound around
her neck; but she also has three sepa-
rate ropes OF very large pearls. Her
jcwelry is so renowned that IT has on
several occasions tempted the cupidity
of burglars. Once a man was discoy-
cred concealed in her bedroom In the
middle of the night. Col. Paget went
for him. but he escaped over roofs OF
houses. Her fine suite of reception
rooms is admirably suited for en-.
tertaining. The furniture Is chief.
~ of Louis XIV. and XVI. pc,
RODS. upholstered In costly bro
cade. Scattered on beautiful cabi,
nets and tables are rare specimens oil
china, antique silver and old worries
and each piece has some historical in
terest to enhance its value. In one
drawing-room the chairs are In tapes,
try and the decorations are more Sc.
we're in style, though not less hand.
some. On an Angelica Kaufman
writing table Is a beautiful portrait OF
the Princess of Wales and the duke and
duchess of Connaught are close by it
Among the paintings | noticed a group
OF sheep by Rosa Bonheur, a Nelson.
Ter and a head by Rubens; n large
painting of Mrs. Paget, which scarcely
Gerome; several by Culverhouse
does her Justice: an Albanian chief by
chiefly domestic scenes: a wonderful
painting of the Last Judgment, by lisa
hey, ETC.; caskets In capo di Monti
miniatures. Everything that Is choice
and dainty Is to be found in this luxu
rious home. Mrs. Paget's bedroom II
Ike the palace of a fairy princess
All the toilet accessories are in heater
gold. The beautifully carved white
enameled furniture, upholstered In
pale-pink satin, looks too delicate foi
use. This scheme of coloring Is car
ried out in all the details, the bed,
| SDItdu VI "hitt oo'lh JULIE 'huulblLtIl
embroidered in bouquets and festoons
Of flowers, pink being the prevailing
color. Two rooms have been thrown
into one, so that there Is ample space
for the display Of these pretty things
A well-flled wc-gaday-looking writ
ing table attracted my attention, for 4
was in such serious contrast to the 9th
er surroundings. She said: II do al
my hard work here, for | am certain
to be undlsturbed. There is so mucl
to be thought of. l have a great amour
OF correspondence to keep up in Franc,
and other countries, where | hav,
many friends, and ! have my proper
ties in America to manage Success
full as Mrs. Paget is socially, she ais,
oxcels In her business capacities. Sh
Ia very practical. as well as yer!
learned; and, having a great share .
shrewdness, a person must be YER!
sharp 10 impose on her. One OF he