Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-23

~ I eran Mile JOSEF Laval
NV Frances newest envoy OF
good will. faced an army OF
newspaper women. and with
her eyes sparkling good naturedly an
swered the volley of questions which
flew in rapid succession from her In
reviewers.
1t all appeared delightful game TO
Mile. Josee. who. despite her youth, pos
sesses all the savoir faire and grace
for which the French women are IA
nous. Merrily she discussed the sub
iects upon which she was approached
from Eugene hats to shopping in WASH
ington.
But first of all, the vivacious and
thoroughly charming daughter of TIE
French premier announced that sire
YVES entertaining no ideas Ct matrimony.
That matter disposed of entirely, she
gladly exchanged remarks relative 10
the possibility of marriage from the
objective viewpoint and the advisa-
bility of combining the domestic lite
with a professional career.
All Depends on Woman.
do you think it can be done? she
was asked. DO French women combine
careers and marriage"
1T all depends upon the woman
she replied. Some can and others can
mott do not think I could do So"
Educated in the Lycee, the state
school, of Paris. Mile. Laval entered
upon her study of law in the Paris Law
School two years ago. She laughed
heartily when a friend who was pres
ent declared she had left Paris to escape
a Fall examination, but she in no way
denied the charge.
American foot ball has aroused Mile
Josee'S interest, as 1t will be new
sport for the French girl, unusually
athletic for young woman of her ma
tionality and who at home with her
father in Brittany plays tennis, rides
and shoots.
Will Shop in Capital.
Relative to the latter sport, she was
asked If she had ever shot anything.
"Of course" she flashed, many
things, rabbits, pheasants and deer"
Many an American girl would be
proud of the bags which Mile. Laval
mentioned had been hers with such a
ma tier -of-fact tone.
Shopping? Clothes?"
OF course she loves both-what girl
doesn't, French or otherwise?
Yes, I expect to go shopping this
afternoon" she replied.
But Americans go to Paris to shop,
she was reminded.
But, yes" was the response. The
Americans do, but l am French and ]
want to buy American things"
In quite fluent English, the premier
daughter proved herself capable OF
rapid answers and clever repartee.
But He Doesn't Answer.
DO you take any interest in the
matters which brought your father
here?" she was asked. DO you talk to
him about politics and ask him queS-
tionS on the Subject?"
Quickly the stateSmans daughter
gave answer.
"Oh, yes; 1 am interested and ask
him lots of questions, but then OF
course-he doesn't answer them"
Just as another young woman who
accompanied her premier father to this
country, Miss Ishbel Macdonald,
brought all the sturdy, homespun
charm of her rugged Scotland. so Mile.
Laval is representative of all that is
fresh, vivacious, and expressive of the
young women of France.
Attired in a chic, dark blue crepe
froek, with dainty white collar and
cuffs, beige hose and smart black
pumps, Mile. JOSEF turned as she con-
cfuded her interview.
Thank you all so much" she said
you have been very kind to me-"
AS zeStfully as she returned public
greetings and charmed a gay group OF
the most select society the little daugh-
make some talkies and hold her formal
press conference like any official.
The visit to the Nations best-kncwn
home with her father, to be the over
night guest of the President and Mrs
Hoover, was the big occasion, though
There a suite sometimes called the
pink" one, awaited her coming. 1t is
near her fathers apartment, and looks
out over the lawn to Pennsylvania
avenue.
She waited until the last minute to
decide whether to go with her father
to honor the Unknown Soldier in Ar
lington Cemetery. Last, before going
to the White House was luncheon In
the French embassy, where last night
she dined and danced among scores OF
| Americans and some diplomats.
Demure in Ball Room.
As the dancers moved under the
glistening chandelier of the second
story ballroom of the embassy, heads
turned continually toward the graceful
JOSEF. She smiled back as directly
and as graciously as she had to pedes-
TRANS who stopped to greet her from
the streets. Her manner in the ball
room was more demure, but no less
vivacious. In q girlish white and navy
blue gown, she was the subject evening
long OF complimentary comments\
The Ambassador and Nine. ClSudeI
gave the party in her honor, first en-
Pertaining about 30 young guests at din
ner and later greeting many others
Mile RENE Claudel, who came from
! Paris With Mile. Josette, presented many
to tn guest. of honor, and remained
among the dancers long after the pre-
mier's daughter returned to her tempo