The Washington times., 1903-02-15

N-4eoN -AA-tr7- AAAnN % ~ AMDt I was
on the point Of throwing Of the coverIet
and stepping out in fun view OF the
entire company. II they had remained
minute longer / should. indeed. have
done So
And his majesty"
And his majesty nothing, He only
cares for me because other women are
so much alike"
La, madame NORM told me the
same thing the other day when he
squeezed my hand" Henriette bIushed
deeply on imPartirg this secret Thus
the conversation between mistress and
maid ran on for the next quarter OF an
hour while Jeanette was submitting her
self to the morning toilet. This fmpor-
tant daily function always began in the
sleeping apartment and ended In the ad-
joining room-the famous boudofr.
Thither Jeanette and the maid now ad-
journed
IL was a remarkable little room with
its silken hangings of Persian blue and
green and white-and it was a remark
able little man who sat Informally upon
a tabouret, in the midst OF the graceful
confusion OF chairs. sofas, consoles. and
inlaid stands. while in front OF him was
the second chifonier, whereon reposed
the parapherualia OF the coiffeur. and
beside him was a small bronze brazier.
where charcoal, for the heating of
irons. burned diligently The profess
sion OF Monsieur PetTy vas instantly
proclaimed by his elaborate wig. He
was well advanced IN years and had
come down to jeanette as an Inheritance
from Madame de Pompadour. whose per-
ruquier he had been.
Just now he was ogIing. in the latest
and most approved manner. Mademoi-
selle Berth, the wardrobe girl. who
stood near him, besides a spindle legged
table. polishing a mirror. And she was
busy returning the compliment while
she worked and wondered IL Mademoi-
selle Vaubernier-she had not been ap-
p-ised OF the morning change OF name
would eventually give her the little Golf
felr piece she was gazing toward with
longing eyes. The courtly companion
ship between the two servants had last
ed for some time when there came a
faint scratching at the door. II was a
sieur Petry leaped TO his feet and bent
assiduOusly over his irons. while Made
moiseIle Berth forced her eyes from the
coveted trinket and put away her pol
ishing cloth Jeanette entered the bOu-
dolr.
She Immediately seated herself before
the chiffonier where MamemoiseIle
Berth administered certain effective and
applied touches to the flushed
lace, and when these had rendered her,
10 her mind. for the hour, madame sur
rendered herself to Petry. in whose care
5he would remain for good part OF the
morning.
The preliminary brushing OF the rebel
ioCs locks had not yet been completed
when NORM announced the Comte du
Barry Du Barry entered without cere-
nOny.
They tell me that his majesty came
.arly this morning" he began uncere-
noniously.
Yes. He welcomed me on my re-
urn"
Mean you-was the King here when
-ou entered"
NO He granted me time TO slip on
a. furs and get into bed before he en-
cred" At this information Du Barry
relieved
Admirable - admirable was his
,Ieased comment. you are learning 20
ght our friends with their own weap-
ms. Did-er-did you mention 10 his
majesty that you had been married.
''Petry. you are scorching me-" Jean
.tte exclaimed before replying; His
majesty is aware OF it,"
And did he receive the news with
-ood grsce?" continued Du Barry.
He laughed"
All"
And on leaving announced to such
( my friends as were present that Ma
anne Ia Countesse du Barry would ac-
ompany him 10 ChOisy next week.
Dame, Friends, do you say"
The Duchesse de Grammont was
here"
Du Barry gave a low whistle
"And2" he inquired.
DE Richelieu. Msupeou. de Duras and
he Marechale dc Mirepoix. she con-
Inued.
But the presentation"
My. how fast you play Shall we
Ouis and myself-have nothing 10 talE
bout when he visits me again?"
Paris has enough TO talk about this
forming, il seems, since the Due de
hoiseuI has been thoughtful enough to
rite an anonymous letter 10 the Ca
cite" Shall 1 read it,
BY all means. And Du Barry reads
S follows from the paper In his hand:
1T is looked upon as a settled thing
hat a certain lady, upon whom the royal
JJentIOn has been bestowed of late. viii
OF be presented Certain unfortunate
IMPRESSIONS given to Mesdames RCyales
lnCeruinE the origin and early years Of
~ lady in question have caused them TO
sg the King that she shall not be per-
lifted to appear before them His mai
sly has believed himself bound TO ac-
sde 10 these representations. and seeks
compensate her for such a mortiica-
on by every kindness In his power"
so Monsieur lie Due has become q
rophet" was her laughing comment
hen Du Barry had finished reading.
You take % very coOlly.'
..gn hoo