The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
Copyright. 1904.

of Illinois at my right, ..sand the
Count de Beanvais (also in the
militaryd dress Of French offcer) at my
left, with the snowy uniforms of the staff
officers scattered among the beautiful
evening gowns Of handsome women, and
all reflected and multiplied by the great
mirrors which lined the room. Truly,
goodly sight for the French sociological
student to behold an democratic America!
And truly a. goodly place ifor the woman
of small beginnings to blossom into
social favorite. The governor was most
attentive turnout the dinner hour, while
the count paid me open: court, with but
an occasional word for Mrs. Parsons, who
sat on his other side-a fact which she
triumph, remembering that the mayor,
who was now third on my list Of at
fractions, had been the greatest: lion at
her last "gentlemen's night 4
T.. For SO doth the spirit Of rivalry wax
great among women, even; to the separ-
alton Of friends. 81. 8
!; BY the time the coffee was served my
brain was at its clearest, and had no
need Of the notes I had prepared at the
sacrifice of SO much needed sleep, when
came to introduce my guests. The right
words fell involuntarily from my lips, and
my graceful characteriZations Of each
speaker were singularly felicitous. Never
had been so brilliant; even my enemies
were proud of their president before the
evening was half over. Indeed, had but
to glance at my own reflection in the
mirror, and note my glorious setting Of
notables, to feel the utmost confidence in
myself and in the occasion.
The speeches, toe, were most brilliant.
Seldom had his eXcellency been more elo-
Quent, for in addition to the stimulus Of
the occasion, he knew that the hand of
the Good Government Club Gan offshoot
Of the Nota Benc) had been instrumental
in his: election. These things are not
spoken Of openly, but the Difference which
he paid the club spoke volumes for its
place in the community.
TT is fit" he said at one time, that
this club, which has come to be one Of
the most influential organizations Of our
big, busting, splendid city-a wonderful
flower Of wonderful modern civilization
should be represented tonight by so
beautiful flower Of modern womanhood.
glorious carnation, If I may be allowed
the pleasure of saying soi'if he added,
bowling to me amid a burst 81 applause.
It was then I drank deep of the frothy
wine Of popularity, and saw not that
there were dregs in the cup.
His excellency," began the Count de
Beauvais, when introduced him to the
admiring audience, "has spoken Of your
president as q glorious carnation. Me-
would go, further and pay my defer
entail honors to the queen OF the roses.
La Beaute Americana. I would call her
not Mrs. Jack, as you democratic Amer
leans debut Nine. acqueminot, the
beautiful product Of your finest American
civilization.
He said much more, really making a
fine speech about the development of
| women in this country, and comparing
us favorably with women Of other lands
but 1t was his open fattery that went to
! my head like wine and. made that night
the beginning Of a new episode in my
life.
| The mayors speech, the scholarly adj
| dress by DR.. Philip Haven. the fine music,
and the attentions from great men made
this the red-letter evening Of my life.
| When it was all over and farewells were
being said, the Count de Beauvais bent
low over my hand and touched it with his
lips.
| N.Y. honor" he murmured, Il beg the
privilege Of calling upon you at your home.
Twin you not designate an hour-soon?' r.
/ I named 4 o'clock Of the following
! day, and with another PRESSURE OF the
| hand he was gone.
It. was indeed a. proud moment when
Johnaphene Henning stood In gorgeous
apparel to receive the goodnight sa1ut-
ations OF the governor and his *cortege
| and the other distinguished visitors,
was in another world, so lifted out OF
j myself that did not even recognize the
proud and naughty creature whom saw
reflected In the mirrors Opposite, as the
last Of the procession filed out.
4. Philip, ever faithful to my interests
i stood waiting for me when finally ap-
peared in my new opera cloak. / mus!
/: have accepted his homage with q most
4 aueenly air, for as we passed down the
steps to my carriage overheard my
spiteful friend murmur to q c6mpanion:
i Goodness! You'd never think thai
4 naughty creature was the wife Of Z
i grocer
"Good thing he's abroad returned Thu
4 other.
Poor Joe! had completely forsotter
4 his existence. 49,: :.
TO Be Continued Next Saturday. &