Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
THE PROJECTS DINNER.

had been regular, no errors committed,
and the enemy effectively worsted.
The review which brought the opera
tons to close had reunited all the no.
liabilities Of the department. The wealth
or was superb, thereby enabling the
women. to make a second showing of
their finest toilettes, some Of which had
had their initial appearance at the open
ing Of the racing season. Society filled
every corner of the spectators gallery.
After the final defle, winch was ac-
complished amid unanimous applause,
the thr0ng scattered in all directions,
and the officers-those at least who were
Tot compelled to lead the troops to their
quarters FASTENED to present their re-
spects to the wives and daughters of the
functiOnarieS.
The project, who had been conversing
for some little time with the registrar,
suddenly quilted him upon seeing Col
Verdelin pass and speedily overlook him.
Good day, my dear colonel" he ex
claimed. L am glad to be able to shake
''Well, Duclosoy!" the officer replied,
how are you, and your wife?''
Both in good health, thank YOU" the
project answered. GLORIOUS day, hey,
for the review"
''Deuced fine day." his companion OBJ
served.
Your cuirassiers were resplendent in
the sunlight" DuclOsoy then continued.
DO you know, you have mighty
smart-loOking regimentr'
Hum the colonel commented, that
remains to be seen. But let me, in turn,
congratulate you. You have a fine lot
of citizens"
you are TOO kind the project re-
turned. ''Thcy are worthy Do you
contemplate making any stay in our
city?'
unfortunately, it is impossible" the
officer responded. Il must leave for
Paris tomorrow morning. l am due at
the war Office"
THAT is to be regretted" Duclosoy re-
piled. But do give us the pleasure of
dining with US this evening at the pre-
lecture. What do you say?"
"Oh! thanks, ever so much, my good
fellow. Ferdelin exclaimed, ''but l
might intrude.''
Not at all, not at ALL his companion
No, really, but | am not presentable,"
the officer protested. Il am literally COW
cred with DUST
1T will be nothing formal, assure
you" the project interposed. MY wife
and [ are quite alone You need only
brush up bit at the hotel. | shall count
upon seeing you now without fail"
Very we'll then, since you insist" the
colonel added.
The project, upon leaving Col. Verde
lin, had the ill-luck to encounter the reg
istrar again. who detained him for an
other quarter OF an hour Then he met
the president of the general council, who
held him some moments discussing a To-
cal question of but mediocre interest.
The mayor was next in order, who joined
%In hn God md
related passably curious case of mu-
nicipal statistics The president of the
civil tribunal followed the mayor, and
made q point Of relating every clever
thing that he thought he had said dur
ing the day, and Duclosoy had still to
face the school directors before he
reached the prefecture.
It was when he entered.
Nine. Duclosoy had been impatiently
awaiting his coming.
Emile" she cried, upon seeing him.
81 have such an appetite. Do come to
table"
''Just let me wash my hands, dear"
he answered, land I shall be with you
Dinner can be served.
The project and his wife duly enjoyed
the repast, and later repaired to the
smoking room, where NJ. Duclosoy
reveled in the aroma of his Havana CT.
CARS, and madame busted herself with
her neediewCrk.
They were thus employed when at s
o'clock the bell resounded at the main
entrance.
Here's a caller,' Nine Duclosoy OBJ
served.
''You must have some light refresh
ment for them. her husband retorted.
AS he uttered the above words the foot
man opened the door and said:
''If you please, sir, there is a gentle
man in the salon
''Well, what does he want:" his master
demanded.
Il DO not know. sir He has on a
frock coat and his moustache is well
waxed. He looks like an officer"
''Zounds.' The project cried. changing
Countenance. We'll, / have done a fine
thing.
What is the matter?" his wife asked.
Why | met Col. Yerdelin at the re-
view her husband began, and invited
him to zine with us. 1t entirely escaped
my memory. as you saw. Also. the fact
that people do not think of coming before
O'Clock unless requested to do So
They never dine before that hour in
Paris his wife commented
We'll, what is to be done now?' he
asked
He must be received. to be sure:
there IS no way of getting out of it,
the woman replied. Jean, tell the chef
] want TO see him.
A few minutes later the chef appeared.
Francois his mistress said, you
must get up another dinner for u.s.
Very good, madame" he responded.
nd an excellent one, Francois" NJ
DuclOsoy observed.
Very good, sir
For three persons his mistress inter-
posed.
''As you wish. madame
And speedily. Francois; YOU must be
very quick about it." the project urged.
Il understand, sir" the chef defercn-
tally added
The project and his wife repaired TO the
salon. and Col Verdelin his face flushed
and very much out of breath, hastily be-
gaa by saying:
Accept my apologies. madame; Il thou
sand apologies, my dear Duclosoy.'
But why, colonel the projects wife
returned. We are not proyineials. Ii is
just s o'clock"
Il am ashcmed, but"
We are aware the project interrupt
ed. that III Paris you are not in the