The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-24

ais there anything
one young, dark, Immaculate. and with
the slightly bored air affected by young
Frenchmen Of fashion; the woman was
strikingly handsome and magnifcently
dressed. They were quite the most dis
MISUNDERSTANDING people in the room.
If you think they'll come" he re-
marked dOubtfully. Aren't we rather
comfortable as we are?"
She made her way between the ia
bles
"Oh. they'll come" she declared.
They're palsr'
She foated down the room with a
cigarette in her mouth. very graceful
in her airy muslin skirts and large hat.
Guy followed her admiringly with his
eyes. The Viennese lady suddenly tore
off a corner of her menu and scrubbed
something quickly. She passed it over
to Guy.
Read she said imperatively.
He nodded, and opened it,
"Prenez garde" he said slowly. Then
he looked at her and shook his head
She was making signs to him to de-
stroy her message, and he at once did
so.
Don't understand he said. Sorry
Mademoiselle FlOssie was laughing
and talking with her friends. Present.
ly they rose, and came across the room
with her. Guy stood up and bowed
The intrOductions were informal. but
he felt his insular prejudices a little
shattered by the delightful ease with
which these two Frenchmen accepted
the situation. Their breeding was as
obvious as their bOnhOmie. The table
was speedily rearranged to find places
for them all.
Your friends will take coffee with
me. mademOisele." Guy said. DO be
hostess, please. My attempts at French
Will only amuse everybody"
The elder of the two Frenchmel,
whom the waiter addressed at Mon
sieur le Baron, and everyone else as
Louis. held up his hand.
with pleasurew he declared. later
on. Just now it is too early. We will
celebrate ientente cordiale. Garcon, a
magnum of POmmery, un neu frappe
know you will forgive the liberty" he
said, smiling at Guy. This bottle is
vowed. Flossie has smiled for the first
time for three evenings"
She threw a paper fan at him, and
sat down again by Guy.
DO tell him the story you told me"
she whispered in his ear. Louis,
listenr
Guy retold his story. Monsieur le
Baron listened intently. 50 did the
lady who had accompanied him. Guy
felt that he told il very well, but for
the second time he omitted all mention
of that missing sheet of paper which
had come into his possession. Monsieur
lie Baron was obviously mach inter
ested.
You are quite sure-of the two
menu" he asked quietly.
Quite Guy answered, confidently.
"One' was "
Madame-Flossie' friend-dropped
wineglass. Monsieur lie Baron raised
his hand.
mo names" he said. 1T is better
not. We understand. A most interest
ing adventure. Monsieur Poyntcn, and
to your health"
The wine was good. and the fun Of
the place itself went almost to the
head. Always there were newcomers
who passed down the room amidst
chorus of greetings. always the gayest
of music. Then amidst cheers Flossie
and another friend whom she called
from a distant table danced a cake
walk-danced very gracefully, and with
a marvellous display of rainbow skirts.
She came back GREATNESS, and threw
herself down by Guys side.
Give me some more WInei" she
painted. How close the place ISL
The younger Frenchman, who had
scarcely spoken. leaned over.
IAN idea" he exclaimed MY auto
mobile is outside. / Will drive you all
round the city. Monsieur Poyn1on shall
see Paris undressed. Afterward we will
so to Louis rooms and make his man
cook us dejeuner Anglais."
FlOssie stood up and laughed.
Who'll lend me a coat2" she cried
I've nothing but a lace mantle"
Plenty of Frenchmen i'm the
car, the young Frenchman cried. Are
we al, agreed? Good Garcon. raddi-
ton"
And mine" Guy ordered.
The women departed for their wrap
Guy AM The two Frenchmen filled Their
pockets with cigarettes. When the
bills came Guy found that his owh was
a trifle ard Monsieur Louis waved
aside all rotest.
I'VE are hosts tonight. my your
friend he declared with charming n
sistence. Another time you shall have
your turn. You must come round TO
the club tomorrow. and We win arrange
for some sport. Allons."
They crowded out together ar,dist
chorus of farewells. Guy took Flos-
sizes arm going down yehe stairs.
II say. I'm awfuly obliged to vau
for introducing me to your friends. +"