Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-17

ing for boarding. But every step of my
new life called for coin.
AS look back on that hour the domi-
mating thought rises clearly
To see men admitting that you are
what you believe yourself to be. is one Of
the tTiumphs of existence. Ihe jewell
case stamped identification upon me. felt
like one who had communicated with the
past and. received a benediction. There
was special provision IN the way 1t came
to me; for man loves to believe that God
watches over and mothers him.
Forgetting-if had ever heard-how
the .ancients dreaded the powers above
when they had been too fortunate, went
with the marquis In high spirits to the
Rue Ste. Croix. There were pots OF in
cense sending little wavers Of smoke
through the rooms, and the people might
have peopled a dream. The men were in
deed all smooth and trim; but the women
had given rein to their fancfes.
Our hostess was a fair and gracious wo-
man, of Greek ancestry, as Bonaparte
himself was, and her daughter had been
married to his favorite general. the mar
outs told me. ~
I notice only the unusual In cloLning;
the scaptiness OF ladies' apparel that
chung like the skin. and lay upon the oak
floor in ridges, among which a man, must
shove his way. was unusual to me.
saw, in space kept cleared around her
chair; one beauty with nothing but SAN
dals on her feet, though these were white
as milk, silky-skinned like hand, and
ringed with jewels around the toes.
Bonaparte's youngest sister stood re-
ceiving court. She was attired like .Bac-
chante, with bands OF fur in her hair.
topped by punches of gold grapes. Her
robe and tunic of muslin fine as air, wo-
ven In India, had bands of gold, clasped
-. nd IN
the arms Each woman seemed to have
planned outdoing the others in conceits
which marked her own fairness.
l looked anxiously down the spacious
room without seeing Madame de Ferrier.
The simplicity, which made for beauty
of houses in France. struck me, In the
white and gold paneling. and the CHIMNEY,
which lifted its mass Of design to the
ceiling. I must have been staring at
this and thinking OF Madame de Terrier
when my name was called In lifting
and excited fashion,;
'Lazarree"
There was Mademoiselle de Lnaumont
in the midst OF gallants, and better pre-
pared to dance a gaVotte than any other
eharEner in the room. For her gauze dress
fastened on the shoulders so that II fell
not quite OF her bosom, reached only to
the middle OF the calf. This may have been
for the protection OF rosebuds with which
ribbons drawn lengthkise through the
skirt, were fringed; but 1t also showed
her child-like feet and ankles, and made
her appear tiptoe like fairy, and more
remarkable than any other figure except
the barefooted dame. She held crook
nassed with ribbons and rosebuds in
her hand. rallyins the. men to her stand
ard by the lively chatter which they Ike
better than wisdom.
Mademoiselle Annabel gave me her hand
to kiss. and made room for the Marquis
du Plessy and me in her circle. felt
abashed by the looks these courtiers
gave me, but the marquis put them read
fly in the background, and delighted In
the poppet. taking her quite to himself
I'VE hear such wonderful stories about
you, Lazarrel Besides Doctor Cnantry
came to see us and told US all he knew.
Remember, Lazarre belonged to US before
you discovered him. monsieur the Marquis
du Plessy! He and are Americans!'
Some women near, us commented, as
seemed to be the fashion in that society
with a frankness which Indians would
have restrained. ~
''See that girl! The emperor may now
imagine what his brother Jerome has
done! Her father has brought her over
from America to marry her, and it will
need all HIS money TO accomplish that!'
Annahel shook the rain of misty hair at
the sides Of her rose pink face, and laugh
ed joyful retort. y
"No wonder poor Prince Jerome had to
60 to- America for a wifel Did you ever
see such hairy faced rights as these
Parisians Of the empire! Lazarre fell Ill
looking at them. He pretends he doesn't
see women, monsieur, and goes about
with his coat skirts loaded with books,
used to be almost as much afraid Of
him 90 I am 0f won't
"Ah. mademoiselle, dread to enter
paradise" 81
"Why, monsieur" ~ -, 4ta
1.-THE angels are afraid of met
mot when you smile"
Teach me that adorable smile of
yoursr' M
ooh, how improving you will be to La
Zarre. monsieur! He never paid me a
compliment in his life. He never said any
thing but the truth"
THE lucky dog! What pretty things
he had to say!''
AnnabeI laughed and shook her mist in
great enjoyment. liked to watch her, yet
1 wondered where Madame ue Ferrier
was. and could not bring myself to In
quire.
"These horrible incense pots choke me,
said Annabel. Et e,
II like Them, sag the marquis.
do you? So do T., she instantly
agreed with him.
Though we get enough incense in
church" A.. X.
81 should think so! DO you like mass?"
IT was brought up on my knees. But l
never acquired the real devotee's back"
''Sit on your heels" impaired Annabel
In strict confidence. TRY It," 49,
"I will All, madenoiselle. any one who
could bring such comfort into religion
might make even wedlock endurable!"
Madame de Terrier appeared between
the curtain OF a deep window. Sne was
talking with Count de Chaumont and an
officer in uniform. Her face pulsed a rosi-
ness like that culver in winter skies which
we call northern lights. The clothes she
wore, being always subdued by her head
and shoulders, were not noticeable like
other women's clothes But knew as
soon as her eyes rested on me that she
found me changed.
De Cheaunnont came a step to meet me,
and felt miraculously equal to him, with
some power which was not In me before. +
You scoundrel, you have fallen into
luck!" he said heartily.
zone of our proverbs is, A blind pig
will hnd an acorn once in while. -
There isn't a better acorn in ,..e woods,
or one harder to shake down. How did
you do it?" = F--f' 50
I gave him a Wise smile and held my
tongue; knowing well that II had re-
NAMED in Ste. Pelagie and the fact ever
came to De Chaumont's ears, like other
human beings he would have reprehended
my plunging into the world.
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