Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-04

his powdered wig drawn closely into half
bag at the nape of the neck, his full
eye shining with merriment and good
figure appearing to good advantage
in his well-chosen garments, advances
with certain dignity to meet his
guests. He is CARRIED in coat made of wa
tered silk. its straight collar faced with
dark green material edged with gold. A
green and gold shoulder knot sets off the
garment, which is provided with large opal
buttons set in brilliantS, this same adorn-
ment appearing on the hilt of his sword
which he lays aside he approaches
From the sides of his wig depend two care
fully arranged locks. busted with a tan,coi-
ored powder. His small-clothes. of lighter
hue than the coat, display fifty the propor-
tions Of his lower limbs. The high-heeled
shoes blaze with the glare of reflected
lights the diamonds change their angles
during the calm advance down the room.
''Welcome my very dear ladies'" ex-
claimed Philippe. advancing to the head of
the board and at once setting all at ease,
If any there needed such announcement. by
the grace and good feeling of his air.. You
do me much honor, ladies'. II be not care
full the fair Adrienne VIII become jealous.
since fear you have deserted the pomp of
the play full early for the table of Philippe
Ladies, as you know. i am your devoted
slave. Myself and the Vicomte de Becha-
mel have labored, seriously labered, for
your welfare this day. promise you some
thing of the results of those painstakfng ef-
forts, which we both hope will not disap-
point you. Meantime. that the moments
may not lag. let me recommend. II am
allowed, this new vintage OF Al, which
Bechamel advises me we have never yet
surpassed in all our efforts. Madame de
Tencin. let me beg of you to be seated close
to my arm. Not upon this side, Mademoi-
se'ie Haidee. II you please. fer have oeen
wheedied into promising that station this
night to another Who is it to be- my dear
Caylus? All. that Is my secret Presently
we shall see. Have I not promised You an
occasion this evening. And did Philippe
ever fail in his endeavors to please? At
least. did he ever cease to strive to please
his angels? Now. my children. accept the
blessing of your father Philippe. your
friend. who, though years may multiply
upon him. retains in his heart, none the
less, for each and all of you those senti-
ments of passion and of admiration which
constitute for him his dearest memories
Ladies', pray you be seated. / pray you
tarry not too long before proving the Judg-
ment OF Bechamel in regard to this new
vintage OF AL"
"Ah your grace" exclaimed De Tencin
tswere it not Philippe of Orleans. we wo-
men might not be apt to sit IN peace to,
gether Yet as we have earlier proved
your hospitality. we may, perhaps not scru-
pie to continue"
Philippe smiled blandly. The remark was
not Ill fitted to the actual case. Though the
regent counted his sweethearts by scores.
he dismissed the one with the same air of
interest as he welcomed the other. and. in
deed. ended by retaining al as his friends
Madame de Tencin. In admiration there
can be no degrees, said ne IN love there
can be no rank
why, then do you place as your chief
guest this other. this unknown? poutfd
Mademoiselle Aisse. as she seated herself.
turning upon her host the radiance of her
large dark eyes. "is this stranger. then.
so passing fair?"
.Not so fair as you, my lovely Haidee.
that may swear. and safely, since she is