The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-18
lola Under Fire.

lola Under Fire.
] The Album from which this interest
ing cross-examination of Emile Zola was
cuaed was secured by the Revue Illustre,
OF Paris. some time ago. and pages con-
| tanning the condolences of Emile Zola-
Arsene Houssaye, Alphonse Dsudet, Neil
hac, Francois Coppee, Georges Ohnet, Ar
nand Silvestre and others were repro
duced IN the Revue. in fac-simile, the an
| swers to the questions being all IN the
hands OF the various celebrities and
signed.
1t was at a soiree given by NJ. Aurelius
Scholl. in Paris. All the young men were
around her begging her to sing Ben
Bolt in English. II was at the time OF
| the ''Trilby" craze.
She had a beautiful contralto voice; she
was beautiful: she was American
In a far corner Emile Zola. Jules ST.
| mon and Senator Bardoux were busiiy en-
gagged in some question entirely foreign TO
the surroundings Il will sing" said Miss
Baltimore, If Monsieur Zoia wishes me
| to-" This was said IN boarding school
French.
NJ. lola, apprised Of the within of the
ure. etc.
TELL him first that 1 want him to make
me his condolences"
There was quite laugh when this was
! translated, and VI. Zola blushed- But, IN
| abashed, and with a fetching pout, she
| handed to the novelist a handsomely
| bound album.
NJ Zola opened IT, Every page OF the
| book was alike, having one-half printed
and the other half blank. the space evil
IDENTIFY being left 70 be filed in, as the first
pages of the album certified. NOW" said
/ the fair Baltimorean, you must answer
all these questions which you see on this
| side Of the page" NJ. Zola said something
in French about not being able TO refuse
anything to so fair a petitioner, and the
| cross-examination began.
What is the principal trait Of your
| character" asked the book.
| II do not know" said NJ. lola.
That isn't fair" said Miss Baltimore;
| you must answer honestly"
But I do" said NJ. Zola. You would
not have me incriminate myself"
Another pout from Miss Baltimore.
(Which is the quality you prefer in a
mani? (The book again..
Kindness" wrote NJ. Zola,
Miss Baltimore clapped her hands.
| (Which is the quality you prefer in
! woman?"
Tenderness"
|
| terested by this time and questions and
| answers were read aloud.
What is your favorite quality"
| Il do not know" wrote the novelist
81 do" said Miss Baltimore; its mod
esty."
Of course, everybody agreed.
What is your principal failing"
81 do not know" again.
Does any one know" asked a wag.
What is the occupation you PREFER"
Occupation.
Good" said Mile. X.
THAT was easy" said Miss Baltimore.
What is your dream Of happiness?"
ITO do nothing"
"Therer said Miss Baltimore.
What would be your greatest misfor-
tune?'
ITO be in doubt"
What would you like to be?"
Always in good health"
''Where would you prefer to liver
'Here."
What color do you PREFER"
"Red."
What flower do you prefer?"
1.-The rose"
what animal do you PREFER"
"AH"
what bird do you prefer"
NJ lola here made a ditto mark under
all.
what are your favorite prose au-
thors?"
Those who see and render clearly"
why didn't you write Zola?" asked
celebrated actress.
Il prefer to hear you say 1t, Mile. r.
what are your favorite poets?"
NJ lola made a ditto mark under the
preceding answer, and Miss Baltimore
again pouted.
what are your favorite painters?'
Another ditto mark.
Another pout.
What are your tavorite composers?"
Another ditto mark.
A frown.
what are your favorite heroes in hc-
tion?"
Those who are not heroes"
What are your favorite heroines in hc-
ton"
Ditto mark
Miss Baltimore stamped her foot.
What are your favorite heroes IN real
Ife?'
Those who earn their bread"
what are your favorite heroines IN real
Ife?"
Ditto mark
Miss Baltimore shrugged her shoulders,
ltleE were DeduIlIU4J-
What is your favorite drink and food?"
ITO eat little and drink less"
81 have to-" added NJ. lola aloud, "al-
| luding to his size.
What are your favorite names?'
The simpler ones"
What do you detest rnost?'
mo to understand English among 9TH
er things" he added with a smile for
Miss Baltimore
What are the historical characters
which you despise most?"
Traitors"
What is the military feat which you
most admire?"
'The man in the ranks who dies with
| out knowing why
What is the reform which you esteem
most?'
That which would make all men
happy"
And women" said the actress.
"And women" answered NJ. Zola-
What gift Of nature would You ike to
possess? -
"EloQuence."
How would you like to die?"
What question" said Nile. X
Suddenly" wrote NJ lola
What is the present state OF your
mind?''
But 7 don't know" said the novelist
Write It down" said Miss Baltimore.
What errors or sins inspire you with
| most indulgence"
"All when one regrets them
What IS your motto?''
''Nulla dies sine Inca
Now sign said Miss Baltimore.