Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
suited to the place and hour.

f suited to the place and hour.
 For the ladies, witness the attire
 for instance, of that Madame de Ten
 Gin, the wonder of the wits of Paris
 A full blue costume, with pannier more than five yards in circumference, un-
 der 8 skirt of silver gauge. trimmed
 with golden gauge and pink crape, and
 train lying six yards upon the floor,
 showing silver embroideries with white
 roses. The sleeves are half-draped, as
 Is the skirt, and each caught up with
 diamonds, showing folds lying above
 and below the silk underneath. Mad
 anne wears 8 necklace of rubies and of
 diamonds, and above the pannier belt
 of diamonds and rubies.
 The guests, as they advanced into the room, paused as they met, coming from the head of the apartment, the impos- ing figure of their host. Philippe of Orleans. his powdered wig drawn close ly into half-bag at the nape of the neck, his full eye shining with merri- ment and good nature, his soft, yet not unmanly figure appearing to good ad- vantage in his well-chosen garments, advances with certain dignity to meet his guests.
 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 encouragement, by the grace and good feeling of his air. ''You do me much honor, ladies. If be not careful, the fair Adrienne will 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 Bechamel have 1abored, seriously labored, for your welfare this day. I promise you something of the results of those painstaking efforts, which we both hope will not disap- point you. Meantime, that the mo- ments may not lag, let me recommend, if 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, Mademoiselle Haidee, if you please, for I have been wheedled into promising that station this night to another. Who is 1t to be, my dear Caylus? An, that is my se- cret! Presently we shall sec 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 sentiments of passion and of admiration which constitute for him his dearest memories! Ladies, I pray you be seated. pray you tarry not too long before proving the Judgment of Bechamel in regard to this new vintage of Ai.''
 "Ah, your grace" exclaimed De Ten- ctn, were it not Philippe of Orleans, we women might not be apt to sit in peace together. Yet, as we have earlier proved your hospitality, we may per- haps not scruple to continue''
 Philippe smiled blandly. The re- mark was not ilI-fitted to the actual ,ase. Though the regent counted his sweethearts by scores, he dismissed the one with the same air of interest as he welcomed the other, and indeed ended y retaining all as his friends
 Madame de Tencin, in admiration here can be no degrees said he. '.In ove there can be no rank"
 Why, then, do you place as your thief guest this other. this unknown?" ,outed Mademoiselle Aisse, as she eated herself, turning upon her host he radiance of her large, dark eyes. Is this stranger, then. so passing air?"
 Mot so fair as you, my lovely Iaidee, that may swear, and safely, ince she is not yet present Yet I an- lounce to you that she Is tres interes- ante, my unknown queen of beauty, ny belle sauvage from America. But 1 ee! Here she comes. iris time for Ter to appear. and not keep our guests n waiting.n
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