New-York tribune., 1903-08-25


all day. I was installed in my new room with
much ceremony. Philip so clevery taking it for
granted that I saw it for the first time that I
had nothing to do save admire At O'CLOCK
Julie was sent to dress me in the brocade- To
please Madam had consented to wear her dIa-
monds as well, and was very magnificent.
Are you satisfied with me. Julie?" asked,
walking to the end of the room that she might
Judge the better
Mon Dieu, ouil"-surveying me through half
shut eyes. as an artist his work. But it is ever
agreeable to make tae toilette for Mademoiselle-
Some. though beautiful, are unable to do credit
to a work of art. but even as a child Made
moiseue might be depended upon
The silver thread outlining the lilies caught
the light as ! moved. cleaning in dozen places
at once. The brocade was a work Of art
The ornaments are old fashioned" she con
tinued ewing with disapproval the low hanging
zigzag necklace. and Madame and I contend
for powdering the hair. Monsieur protests
however. Dress it high. weave through II the
riviere but no powder, Julie Madame argued
in vain. Monsieur said it, the hair, was OF shln-
ing goldr So-no POWDER
On the staircase landing. when I went to din
ner 1 stood enchanted For the gardeners had
Transformed the great marble hall into forest
Of flowers and climbing vines. Fortunes wheel
was clogged with blossoms-stopped for the
hour. I glanced over my shoulder. Had Venus
been forgotten? I caught myself hoping So
but no. She wore a crown Of roses, and a long
wreath Of ferns and flowers hung over her
naked limbs.
Opposite the staircase. between two pillars,
was low platform covered with tiger skins,
the stuffed heads thrust out though guard
ing the easy chair. Madam's throne. placed
above them. Then two cavaliers emerged from
the library and came 10 meet me-Philip, with
Randall St John. Both men wore powder. Philip
was in white satin, diamond buckles on his
high heeled shoes; Randall in pale blue silk. a
gold laced hat under his arm, enamelled snuff
box in his hand. A gay pair, They bowed low.
I courtesied profoundly, and Philip stepping to
my side placed in my hand a fan with jewelled
sticks,
The gage d'amid@," he whispered.
] thanked him was pleased, never used
| a fan.
Madam now appeared magnificent in her
white silk brocaded in pink roses. and lace cap
! fastened with diamond pins. Claude pushed her
chair, and. conscious that all eyes We're upon
| him. advanced with mincing step and 1erceIy
! solemn demeanor. He wore 4. red velvet coat,
black satin knee breeches, and silver buckled
shoes He was superb, but grandly overlooked
the fact. while Madam was at no pains TO con
ceaI her enjoyment Of her own and her foot
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