New-York tribune., 1903-08-30

r5frs gtratageun. she IS led by his selt-re-
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v5en there were guests at the Hail Philip
.s,sr asked me TO preside at his table; but one
.,ts-roon during the second week in September
y. sen+ q note begging me to appear at dinner
chat evening I was surprised, because two
Fngrsbuen had come from town with him, and
a crowd Of men were expected later. It was Fri
day-PhiHp rarely passed Sunday alone.
did not dream Of refusing. thinking he had
some sensible reason for departing from his
,sua! custom I was q dull girl.
Julie came TO help me dress. Madam always
sent her on gala occasions, taking an odd pride
in my looking my best when any one was TO
see ne hastened to choose my gown before
julie appeared had many more frock@
Jackets, cloaks and hats than I could weari
Madam was never weary planning new toilettes.
Her one grief was that might not wear colors.
but her ingenuity in obtaining so great va
riety in white stuffs was marvellous.
"Juste cielr' shrieked Julie entering she
Epied the muslin had thrown upon the bed
'aT'hat simple batiste! Surely Mademoiselle will
not wear morning toilette to dine? What VIII
Monsieur say2"
She ran to an arnoire. took down several
dresses made of rich stufs. and spread them
upon the lounge before me
---so,1 of these AIademofseiIe, beg. irnpiOTc.'
did not care to be gowned like princess
The corsage Of the muslin is cut square,
Julie" insisted ''and the sleeves are flowing,
20 # viii DO very well for dinner gown. I am
SURE the lace trimming is exquisite. What more
would you haye?"
'dademoiseue IS ever the most obstinate"
abe grumbled sulkily. as she wove my hair into
an intricate knot low on my neck. LAS a child it
was the same, do not wish and all was at
an end And these two aristocrats-the English
miords-with whom Mademoisele Is to dine?
And Monsieur. who is so proud OF MademoIseIle's
beauty? 4 muslin! Mon Dieu, I shall be
blamed"
Nonsense. julie" I said, tired Of her dscon-
tent you know we'll that rich brocades and
satins are for married women, not for jeunes
demoiselles."
did not care 10 add that they were insult
able for young persons filing my position. but
that was what thought.
Jeunes demoisellest' cried the Frenchwoman
her hard eyes meeting mine in the tail mirror
before which l sat. But with Mademoiselle the
case Is different! 7 am ready 10 say Madame
whenever she 50 orders"
looked at her steadily, trying 10 fathor, her
meaning, but could not She did not meet ny,
eyes again. and, my hair being done fetched
me despised muslin and helped me dress IN
tAehce. pondered upon her strange speech till
began TO suspect that something unpleasant
was hidden in it, Ny toilette finished. 7 sat down
"ai' ''-' should be summoned to dinner not
caring to 90 down before
Ma6emoiseUe is very beautiful +,-,,ir,. ., -,;z
June as she was about 10 leave the room II
hope she may enjoy the evening,
her voice and manner were apologize 7 de-
o-lea sne had intended 10 be unpleasant before
"het do you mean Julie, by offering TO call
ne Madame of1'-
! spoke Suddenly. and she looked startled: but
eieam Of malicious amusement leapt into ber
Eyes as she said:
please"
don't understand" persisted: pray ex-
thought MademoiseIe might prefer" was
'ne oe"llderins answer Some do"
could not comprehend what she meant nor
account for the strange anger which sudden,z
'o9K possession Of me. nor understand why in
Esn'ly said. haughtily:
Perhaps Ar Erranti may be able 10 soIra
your riddle-since you are unwilling 10 explain "
DeloIe mad finished spea king. Julie, the cold
haFd Julie, had fallen on her knees at nv feet
A2d was begging me to spare her
for The love Of Cod she entreated do nor
speak 10 Monsieur! Don't compla IN Of me chAre
Asdemoiseiie, meant nothing. nothing-7n,
9'of head-crazy with fever heat-t burns
A.o" net what I say. Have pity. Mademoi-
telle'" ii0i-
Ny anger vanished Since she was III. what
e'sf lnpertinence she might have intended
meant nothing She might not show fretfulness
ward Madam, so had vented her discomfort
Il u temper with me-
mere there" said soothingly. say no
''e ABOUT IT. VIII stay with Madam after
ler while you rest. You are over done
Anc Monsieur" she whispered piteous,v
s.sdernoiselle VIII say nothing?'
Not word Why do you fear him?"
Vie Is 50 cruel"
hes-ildered. i'iOis
.Aen Why do you stay here. Julie?"
one rose slowly to her feet. She was white
ard shaken
because must" she said, slowly, and went
.-.laii'iy from the room. as Claude appeared to
snnounee dinner
Np was waiting fer me at tbs foo. Of IN.