Volume VI Part 75 (1/2)
To finish theman did not mean to vex me, as he doubtless took me for her father
What could I reply to this observation, as cruel as it was reasonable?
Nothing; I could only take refuge in silence and a fit of childish ill-hued the two girls to come aith me
The second act was just over, and if I had been in ht senses I should never have made them such an unreasonable request; but the crassness ofday
In spite of the strangeness of o Not knohat better excuse to give I told thee to be noticed as everyone left the theatre, and that I would bring the day
I would not let Armelline put her head inside the Marchioness d'Aout's box, and so ent out I found theto one of his mates at the door of the theatre, and this made ot down at the inn, and I whispered to the man to take his horses home and to call for us at three o'clock; for the cold was intense, and both horses anddown in front of a roaring fire, and for half an hour we did nothing but eat oysters, which were opened in our presence by a clever waiter, who took care not to lose a drop of the fluid As quick as he opened we ate, and the laughter of the girls, who talked of hoe had eaten theradually disappear
In Aroodness of her heart, and I was angry with myself for my absurd jealousy of a irl than I
Arlances in my direction as if to entreat me to join thee, and without saying anything about my projected visit to Civita Vecchia I promised that her future husband should have his plenary dispensation before very long While I spoke I kissed Armelline's fair hands, and she looked at me as if thankful for the return of ne had their natural effect, and we had a delightful supper We had sturgeon and some delicious truffles, which I enjoyed not so much for my own sake as for the pleasure hich my companions devoured them
A man in love is provided with a kind of instinct which tells him that the surest way to success is to provide the beloved object with pleasures that are new to her
When Arnized her handiwork, and was doubtless proud of the power she exercised over azing into my eyes
Emilie was occupied in the enjoyment of the meal, and did not trouble herself about our behaviour Ar that I made sure of victory after we had had some more oysters and a bowl of punch
When the dessert, the fifty oysters, and all thethe punch were on the table, the waiter left the roo that the ladies would find every requisite in the neighbouring apartment
The room was se their dress ures, and were trimmed with fur and stiffened halebones, so they went into the next room, and ca at the slightness of their attire
I had sufficient strength of mind to conceal my emotion, and even not to look at their breasts when they co no neckerchiefs or breast-bands to their chemises I kne inexperienced they were, and felt certain that when they saw the indifference hich I took their slight attire they themselves would think it was of no consequence
Armelline and Emilie had both beautiful breasts, and knew it; they were therefore astonished at ht that I had never seen a fine breast As a ure is much more scarce at Rome than a pretty face
Thus, in spite of their modesty, their vanity impelled them to shew me that my indifference was ill-placed, but it wasshame to the winds
They were enchanted when I told them to try their hands at a bowl of punch, and they simply danced for joy when I pronounced it better than a sed the liquid as I was taking the oyster fro so, but I offered to shew theue in the way This gave ues, which I shall not explain because it is well known to all true lovers Armelline played her part with such evident relish that I could see she enjoyed it as well as I, though she agreed it was a very innocent amusement
It so chanced that a fine oyster slipped fro it between Emilie's lips It fell on to her breast, and she would have recovered it with her fingers; but I clai it ot hold of the oyster with my lips, but did so in such athat I had taken any extraordinary pleasure in the act
Ar; she was evidently surprised at the little interest I had taken in as before hed and relaced her bodice