[A Voyage of Consolation by Sara Jeannette Duncan]@TWC D-Link bookA Voyage of Consolation CHAPTER VII 8/41
All the same there's a good deal going on in Paris after supper." "So I've always been told," said the Senator, lighting another cigar. "They've got what you might call characteristic shows here.
You see a lot of life." "Can you take your ladies ?" asked the Senator. "Well of course you _can_, but I don't believe they would find it interesting." "Too much life," said the Senator.
"I guess that settles it for me too. I daresay I'm lacking in originality and enterprise, but I generally ask myself about an entertainment, 'Are Mrs.and Miss Wick likely to enjoy it ?' If so, well and good.
If not, I don't as a rule take it in." "He's a great comfort that way," remarked momma to Mrs.Malt. "Oh, I don't _frequent_ them myself," said Mr.Malt defensively. "Talking of improprieties," remarked Miss Callis, "have you seen the New Salon ?" There was something very unexpected about Miss Callis; momma complained of it.
Her remarks were never polished by reflection.
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