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Here, indeed, you must neither look for elegantes, nor muscadins; but you may view belles, less gifted by Fortune, indulging in innocent recreation; and for a while dispelling their cares, by dancing to the exhilarating music of an orchestra not ill composed. Here, the grisette banishes the ennui of six days' application to the labours of her industry, by footing it away on Sunday.

Suggestive of the days when colonial belles were toasted about Shirley's table, are the old punch bowl and the punch strainer and the wine coasters; though a more noteworthy object, having the same associations, is an antique mahogany wine chest with many of the original cut glass bottles still in its compartments.

That "ripple of excitement" which we read about so often in connection with belles and balls went round the room. Frosty and I led the way, and the rest of the "biscuit-shooter brigade," as the others called us, followed two by two. Then came the real Wild West show, with their hats tilted far back on their heads and brazen faces which it pained me to contemplate.

But say, when it comes right down to quick action, some of these cotton-belt belles can throw in a high gear that makes our Gwendolyns look like they was only hittin' on odd cylinders. Ella May was a sample. We was havin' our first glimpse of each other, but in less 'n forty-five seconds by the watch she'd called me honey, dearied me twice, and patted me chummy on the arm.

There really would have been no harm in being kind to the little thing, and it was worth dancing with a dozen ballroom belles only to look at Hetty for half an hour.

The "fine gentyman" longed to blaspheme but before old Charlie! in the name of pride, how could he? He mounted and started away. "Tell you what I'll make wid you," said Charlie. The other, guessing aright, turned back without dismounting, smiling. "How much Belles Demoiselles hoes me now?" asked the deaf one. "One hundred and eighty thousand dollars," said the Colonel, firmly.

Then there was a benediction, and at the end all the children in procession passed before the Enfant Jésus and kissed his foot. It was pretty to see the little ones standing up on tip-toe to get to the little foot, and the mothers holding up their babes. While this was going on, the choir sang the Noël Breton of Holmès, "Deux anges sont venus ce soir m'apporter de bien belles choses."

British belles and British fashions. Laughing lovers to merry maids. Love and opportunity. Love's slavery. Love without licentiousness, and pleasure without excess. Love, liberty, and length of blissful days. Love without fear, and life without care. Love for one. Life, love, liberty, and true friendship. Love in every breast, liberty in every heart, and learning in every head.

Suffice it then For my prophetic muse to say, 'So long As fashion rides upon the wings of time, While tea and cream, and butter'd rolls can please, While rival beaux and jealous belles exist, So long, White Conduit House, shall be thy fame." More distinguished members of the community than the London 'prentice and the "red arm'd belle" frequented the gardens now and then.

I can only infer that it is somebody in particular who has brought about your change of heart." Peter flushed a little, and Kitty kept on: "Some of the native belles are quite wonderful, I believe. Nannie Wetmore tells of a half-breed who is very handsome." Peter set his lips.