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IS! \i\ The Chef an :' *: : O : BCUC MOSES o J'i L J Monsieur Alpbone sat apart and metf itated; bis duties for the xrigfit wer over, but be had neglectod to remov the insignia of his ofllce, and appeare before his underlings still In hN snow, cap &xx) voluminous white apron, strange forget fulness of his (Mgirity, a which the head butler nudged the see otx) man, and the two housemaids gig tfed outright. This roused MOnsieu Atphonse. "Eh bien?" he cried; "what do I hear Is It at me you poke fun? Breedget Marie, toisez-ou!" He frowned ani ehook his head In his mo*t dlgn-lfle* - I , V, manner, wnweac hicj wub">-v v? louder. Custom Is a rigorous sovereign; ho< Bridget and Marie encountered thl self-same cirp and apron but a thor hour earlier, they would ha/ve bowet down before it with due respect, fo dinner was then being served, and Mon ateur Affphonse was In his element; bu now, when the ladies up stairs hud lef the dining room, and the gentiem?*i were sitting over their wine and clgaraohl It was too ridiculous to see him Monsieur ACphonsi', sitting then- as I the meat were Just announced and h< waiting to serve the soup! thvn tht mrcie mivacu gm wum ???., nw, her gravity, and the assistant cook bl her lips and turned her back upon- th< ehef. It vwmW nevei* do for her t< flbow any outward rign of amusement Mbnsleur AJphonst- lifted his hand t< his head, meaning hi run- his Anger* through his hair, but he encounterec the stiff cap, arid realized the situation "Aha.!" he cried. "Now, you laugh m more. So!" and' dotting h^s headiplee* with a fine bow, he unfastened hli apron, and laid his badges of fervhudt carefully away; then he resumed hi! dignified position as head of society. "A pleasant evening above?" he asked/ In his best En^Msh, out of compllmem to James, the butter. W-eH, er, yes. rather," drawled thai personage, settling Ms tie, and flecking an Imaginary speck from his spotless shirt front. "We didn't *ave the wil and the sparkle we 'ave had, but stll we got? through with credit, 1 should PAPA HAD BEEN K . ... i \ . if, .6* Bobbys-Mamma, isn't papa ba*hfir Maimno>?Why, dear? Bobby*?I beard Mm tell uncte Fred ay. The king awl the queen vrns t* gal, as commonly, and the hair appar entr?" "Heir," corrected Monsieur Atphonse -with a Bhudder. "Well, he waa JovtaU an' the pr1it> <*?*?" "Aw!" murmured) Monsieur Alphonse "Tire Wght of 'wen ain't nothing 11 compare to the looks of her." crie<! James, rolling hN eye? and winking a the second man. "She??tve was loafely, as ordinaire?* questioned/ Moxnrteur A^phorww. wttl clasped hands. "She?she was wellso* fcappyt Dld^-didJ she eat of th< sweeti>reejd? I prepaivd for her alone?" "Weft,-am you may ctU> It eating; sh< nibbled''a bit and then a ho smiled." "Ah!" "An' said-the 'andeome young mar to 'er right: 'Ave wme of this deMcioui sweetbread. Monsieur Alphonse knowi iny taste.'" Monsieur Atpbonve turned abruptij from the curious gaze; this was raori than h^doned? to hope, and- bo might b< nantoneti his emotion. "And the young man*?of hhn?' h? ?k?i. with assumed! carelessness. " 'E took ?( of that there ?m?tbread if you mum know. I never ?ee the Uki tor appetite: '# went etraJiht throuirt the couree* without a hitch;they to 1 that >' done Xkewiee with '!> money ao4 the king moke pretty jfrumpy, foi the chap's mUdn* eyes at hte prlnceae Ask Oeori* If > didn't e* *lm take "li button boltay. and paao It to 'ex undei BOARDING v 'ft ^ u1b4 f I pHoiioi yjl?|^^|g T? Mn. ir*ro*n?1-Y?i. Mr. Slowoiiiih. my iCr. fUowcufe?Antf -j 1* rnine, but I ha V d His Sacrifice, i I : < ": \H NEW YORK POST. : O ; !<;] U | the table, an' she got red a* Ihe beets a I was servfn' on i other aide, and' *er 'ami stole up till she wa? able to fasten 1 the /lower, unbeknownst. In the front J of hftr Ores* Uut tho aid un don't know y it, you bet." ? Monsieur AJphonse shut his Hps firmly he was above such idle gossip, and it * was noMced' that during the lively dln ner the chef atone was silent and pre* w occupied. Monsieur AJphonw werat early to his room, a from apartment on the top floor: he let himself in, and struck a ? light: thin was bis kingdom, and' it had t somewhat the appearance of a studio. . There was an unrms lakable air of lux1 ury in the furnishing which proclaimed 1 the cceupact a man of no mean fortune, e for, if the truth must be told. Monsieur A-Jphonse had amassed a goodly sum in * his catting, and the taste which could * fas-Wort a mayonnaise to suit the gods t could be dvpeud-ea upon for artistic ef* fects In those trifling adornments which r moke a habitation1; and- Monsieur A3 'phonse himself, in his velvet smoking t Jacket, looketT the personification of t easo and comfort as he leaned- back In i his armchair andi puffed? away at the - best/ Hfvoaa* ? His mood was pensively ruminative, f and bis thoughts ran this evening upon * the princess. True, ner father's crown - was of iron-, like hl? own- railroads ? which netted the countrj\ but she was 1 none the less a princess for alt that, 1 though this was America, where crowns > could be bought and aoH, like rare .UmMajr an Mitrrw** nn/? aha B-o? m?-?rn beautiful than many demoiselles. of royal pedigree. Monsieur Alphonse had worshipped this young divinity from the earty baked- apple days, when* little "Mees" wandered below and enjoyed many a private banquet. This sma!l goddess bestowed praises Hberaffiy, ate heartily, and' eo had- captured our good chef, body and soul. Such meringues, and charlotte russe, and blanc-mange, and piptache, and marrons g.nces, and pudd'ir/gs, ar.tl pies and cakes! Dleut but his imagination leaped all boundrt at her command, and thus it was that he became rich and famous. He catered to every whim; he learned to know the ddshes she preferred; he sent her flight* of fancy, tied up In lovekhots of poetry or showy confections; PLAYING POKER. I . ?* ***=?-* S3 ** IS v ^!t -5J- >tol P1TI " ?hoi 1 . No. . he yea foiwIfleraMr phy ltut nlghU maj Squi he had' an offerVrrg for every festival; wot - every event of her life was marked with rfK a culinary milestone, and Monsieur Al- Hau, , phonse was content to know that she eacj partook and was satisfied. But a lover on the scene was Rome- 0|Cl] thing new; though hit princess had. his , hitherto, been surrounded by courtiers I In tiucriber. n favored one was a matter ask, L which required different treatment, and fl fa itie ?uuu ui mc mu.-i rune to me occa- nCV slon. He would Htorm the king in the his ' stronghold of hla appetite; he would par * flatter the queen with dalntr conceits, Chei for the princess must have her way, j>a|| i and marry the man o? her choice. Here tic; a Judicial frown wrinkled the brow of prlr ! Monsieur Alpbonse; he would not trust ?Hq the gossiping tongue of Jamea; he COu| inust see for himself the true state of coul i uffairs; then he would throw himself in- <wh< i to the breach, and r!s?- to unparalleled *tra ? eminence at the wedding feast. he < The next day Would tie Sunday; Mon- i0wi r aleur Alphonsu determined to follow his xnar > princess io church; doubtless her cava- .iier> s lier would escort her home, and again jj he would follow, and draw hla own con- |nfo ' elusions. by 1 So he arrayed himself In the morning Wrl , In faultless attire, from the crown of hU nqu< 5 silk hat to the tips of his patent-leath- n|K| i er shoes; his tie and gloves were perfee- Chal r tion; his cane the latest thing, his bou- poa , tonnlere immaculate, for be It known J,n(j p Monsieur Alphonse was an artist?and noM , a. Frenchman! a_l( I He waited until the princess tripped out p down the front steps, then he followed tj,e' HOUSE GOSSU' "J "T can In' s prel prlr V* an* r# ,vn" ,,rro t l??:i ;hf I mot'* 1? "f*n>' A? Ton Go." , hlr<*. .ron't ipM ?vt. thotl / ? \ ffij i ^0^ *DM rou ?ond Dick a tt' "\o. On* of condolence to church, and marked with satlstlon, at the close of the service, that the congregation streamed out. n dfomo you n't fellow stepped Into a ant pew and waited far the princess, > came sloivly down the aisle; sh? med upon him as she drew near, and foil Into step uesije her. Monsieur honse unostentatiously brlnu'ns up rear. eJlcacy of feeling kept him at a re;tful distance. lie caught the sound their voices, and one or two stray tenccs; but to see was enough, and chef feasted his eyes upon the dsome couple. He was tall and letlc, carried himself superbly, and the head of an Apollo upon his id shoulders. She was a slip of a ig, dalntJly gowned, and fair and :t>\ scarcely bigger than when *he e down Into the cuisine, and "played ty" all alone. tiey were talking very earnestly: jld he hasten hi* steps and walk by? a glance would tell him nothing; e was a corner; he would quickly ce a detour, by slipping round the are. and lie would meet them; that lid be better; and he made good his )lution, coming upon them as they ntered homeward, too absorbed In i other to notice any one else. \h! that Is love!" murmured Monir Alphonje to himself, as he raided hat with a courtly bow In passing. iVho is your distinguished friend?" >*d tta<* young man curiously, he princess did not know; she had er seen Monsieur Alphonse without cap and apron, and she might be floned for h*r Ignorance. But the f wis satisfied and began the camrn directly: ho was more than artlshe was sublime. He cooked the icrss new dlahe* each day, and the htest fluctuation In her appetite Id not escape his penetration; he Id tell when she was sad or worried. in ahe had cried or laughed, by the ws of evidence upon her plate,which !ould always single out from its felh; and clas! he noticed now that ?y of the courses were untouched by which gave him great concern. imea, naturally, vouchsafed much rmatlon. which, though unsought Monsieur Alphonse,was nevertheless come in Its way. "Times is gettln' amlsh upstnlra," he nnnoiinced one it; "ever aince that there 'andsome p come along, there ain't been no ? -.J ?l,o urinrDII J .-intra noAkori worrited, and don't eat *carc?>ly ling. There ain't a blessed thin* l tho young feller, as I can make let alone > owes a little pile, and old gent If lendln* Mm a life!'? eems!" .Veil, I can't 'etp 'earln* what T 'ears. I? The two young una wan (a Ik In' r their cl&arn this very night; that p wouldn't he In atich a pickle, If It n't for owln' rlpht an* left: It'a racaa don* It: 'e waa rowln' 'la oats :ty wild afore 'e come acroaa the ire?a; now '?? wants to Jerk up, an d*ad broke. Took Ma Inat aweepa bought thot there hor.?e Carmen, 'e 'as 'er on 'la 'anda, because 'e tta Mb price, which I don't aaf as t right?hut " Jame* caught nelf up?there was no use talking he retreating back of Monsieur Alnsc, and soliloquy was not in his onaleur Alphonpe paced his room : night In deep thought. It only ; the butler's carcle.?i chatter to aet c hla sleeping sympathy. The unshed delicacies which had come bnck ilm after every menl hjd been east ?eorla before swine, upon the table h?? servant's hall, where they had ppeared. to the accompaniment or Iry nudge* and broad Joke*. levelled lie august chef hlmffelf. who irftre-' rnlled and let tbem have their fun; i mittf* were not worth dlscumdon n M* mind wan charged with rhti?-r things. ter a tlm*- h?* pat down nt hi* rjoxk, beptn to bring fortb numerous doent? of lejial aspect and aevernl { book*, mad# out to Mr. Alphonsc rret? for our chef had a surname, iffh hr bad little U9* for It. except t?!e occasion*. Hut iim ii man of us?ah, well?that was different; r* would come a day. perhaps?Monr Alphonm-'a eye* glistened. for he m*iit*r of a fortune, five figures In (1th, the clearheaded occumulaof hlfi ?rtl*fl^* career. The kin* of iron tmfflc pnM munificently for hi* and the chef wan by nature aej ically aavlng. But now, after calm I i . mfr*M ' ftT / "" A CHICAGO CONVERSATION. legram of congratulation on the day of his mi . He married my first wife." I deliberation. Monsieur Alphonse had s?I( I decided to speculate;r.ot In small shares I of < here and there, with an eye to safety, a tt uul VMiV i -O.I UliU OlU||t'IlUl'UB UUIIiiy | DJL-l ?he was about to pureha?e a horse! > nig He could not help a smile at the vis- j pl?-i Ion of his portly form on the race- con course: for a Frenchman, he had ol- , pro ways oeen singularly devoid of such tho feverish longings; (,*ct here ho wns.wlll- ur.t ?i?g to pay a fabulous sum for the lng winning favorite of the day. Carmen to : would surely bring no less than twenty Ugh thousand dollars, which was a good M slice from any man's capital, and Mon- tatl sleur Alphonse gave a little gasp es he his subtracted It from his Ave figures; but I sali there were still five figures le't. a good- I ly balance, and this, a venture which ' he might pay him In the end; for doubt- I pa* less he would be able to dispose of the j horse, lie would reflect?and then | Alp The next morning. Monsieur Alphonse nar sr.llled forth. By udrolt questioning he | whl had discovered the name and address to 1 of the princess's suitor; he found him- J t A WATERING-PUCE COSTUMt FRI A thorough outfit for a sennon at a nn?1 fashionable watering-place requires, In our climate to 1h? quite elaborate, for w^| there mu?t be gowni* for cool aw well ns nnd hot days. lllue serge In n material mtii w hlch comM Into furtilon each year. Of bra oourne, there are many different Wfav?? Mru of It, ns wm ok different colorings, but of t a blue verge gown I* connldered almost *ilk a necessity for every wardrobe. An wal original design, which we publish to- mr1| day. taki n from Harper's llnzar, In blue it in *irge rrnm ia nminui w??in?\ i* in fn?* thei bluet shiuJ.-. The wal?t lit tight-fltting silk lit tho bark, bloutiriff a lltt!<- at tho on front. It I* ma?!? with a round yoke. nifn/ which extend* to th? fieevp on- the Tl boulders, tlio yoke of white motlM'rtlne dlff< d?- acrte laid- In very narrow pleat*. Ion* Around the yoke th?* wnlut I* flnlnhed It li with three narrow folds ??r etrlped titf- fam feta *ilk. In mauve and' white, put above roue a straight baixl of Inlah guipure lace, larg f 1P1 r& ' > J I ^1 r A f.y / S irrlage?'* Anally face to fare with the ownet barmen, who sat In his study befori ible littered with documents.as Mon ir Alphcnse'B had been the prevlou; ht; but these paper* brought nc usure to the fouthfu! eyes; on th< trary, -they nrighiened visibly at th< ipect of a welcome guest to dhtrac: uglit. Hut Monsieur Alphonse was mown to him, so he rose, and, bow with the courtesy of one gentlemar mother, stood awaiting further enitment. [onsleur Alphonse returned the saluIon in kind; thf young man wavec hand to a seat, and waving his own 1 politely: I have not the honor?" and agalr wauoa lor mo cujiomary uii 01 tebnurd, or nornc explanation, i'ou will pardon mo." naid Moruleui ijionvf4, "that 1 do not disclose m> ne. 1 come to you on a mlMior Ich concerns ourselves ulone. I wish juy your horse." Darmen?" )M HARPfR'S BAZAR. ft bnnd of Ineo l? put over the top of sleeve*. The wulrt Iteelf fiittm at left, and- Ir mo?t effectively trimmed h ro\v? of braid put on In ?turner? ot n-gutor spnreir. Tlie (riwvcii ore lit, uiw iniimwu wuii in*." k;?i? m UK Th* collar l*? very- high, with l*ht, tumed'-over plecri*. and' made he ?trlp?"?l white and mauve I a fT? t:i A Mark naHrt belt make* the ?t look smaller. while a bow of the p?f> Kl.'k fasten* I he brtt and /rlvrn retty flnUh. At the top of the *klrt -?* l? a yoke let In ?>f the striped while at the foot there Ik a band put In wallop*. Thn* le very effective Inst the deep blu<? serges if hat worn with thle frown In quite ?r*nt In K-bapf from any of the fasti that have yet be??n brought out. <t somsiWMU llk?? a toque, made of y ?traw trlmim-d wltli hunrheg of h iind leaves* and' at tho left elde aro o rosettes of deep bluo velvet* __ "There l* another then, monsieur?" "Compared with Carmen ? uu. ehc standi alone; still I wish to sell her." "I have heard." The color mounted to the young man's face. "I should say rather." he continued. "that 1 am compelled to cell her; It Is the only way that I can rid myself of debt. I find myself much involved." "So I have been Informed," said Monsieur Alphonse, gravely. "I am In no greater straits than most men In my position. I have simply lived carelessly from year to year, and so outrun my income; now I wish to clear myself, and?well?Carmen Is the sacrifice." "It Is Carmen I have come to fcuy." said his vlritor. and there was a slight, uncomfortable pause. "You are undertaking a serious mat ter, sir. Are you a judge of horjeflMh?" Monsieur Alphonre passed his hand carefully over hie m-mstsche to hide a smile. "It does not come within the range of my?my profo?Ion, still I may eay I know a good horse. I Tiave seen yours. I will now tr.ake you an offer. She will toe a sacrifice at twenty thousand dollars: I cannot pay more." [ 'mepnncewr nanownip wvcriaieu ui him In amazement; but stilt he hesitated, while Monsieur Alphonse Impatiently repeated his otter. "You are most liberal," he raid, at length, "and I do not doubt your houesty of purpose, but you will readily understand that such a transaction. Involving, us It does, a large amount of money, requires mutual confidence. You seem to know mo and my affairs pretty thoroughly. I know nothing concerning you. save that you are a foreigner, a Frenchman, I believe. Monsieur Alphonse botved. "And things would not be regular, you perceive, without an Introduction." "Sol Well, monsieur, that might arrange Itself; my bankers, par example! Would their gopd word suffice, think you ?" "It would depend upon the bankers' standing." "Ah, you have a head for business. My bankers are well known," and he mentioned the name of a prominent Arm. "See, I will take you there, and transfer from my account to yours tho amount I wish to pay for the horse; sufficient that they know me, ana would be willing to oblige, n'est ce pas?" "Oh, yes, they are thoroughly reliable." "Then we will go n?w, If convenient to yon," said Monsieur Alphonse, anklous to havo the matter settled. So the deed wan done, the bargain scaled, and the happy young fellow shook bonds heartily with the now owner of Carmen. "You will come hune and lunch with me. he said, eagerly, as they came out of the bank. Monsieur Alphonse consulted his watch and shook his head. "No. mere!; I have an engagement nt that hour." "Then some other day, perhaps." "No. monsieur, I have already trespassed upon y/iur kindness in refusing to tell my name. 1 will Impose no further. I hope our little transaction will be a fortunate one for you. I wtoh you good morning," and somewhat * -*-* * %!/ fnfthitr Mon airatu (>i uuat m. sleur Alph?-nse took his leave, and hurried homeward. The luncheon that day wan unsurpaiable; the very soul of the chef breathed through the repast, and the princess's plates bore witness to such dainty demolishing as to gladden the heart. * ' " *Er 'ighness is happy this day." ob' served James, as he settled hlmcwlf by the Are after the last course. "Such a 1 pile of flowers as c<ime awhile back, and ? a note. 'Ill lay It was from 'lm. She ? don't smile that way for nothln'." ! "Ah!" thought Monsieur Alphonse; : "it works well and quickly. We shall 5 soon hear more." And so he did. A few nights after1 wards James tumbled into the crulslne, between courses, a most astonishing proceeding, and the butler seemed out ' of his head with excitement. 1 "I?I couldn't hold it," he panted to ? Ms wondering audience. "I tipped the wink to George and bolted. Thnt there ' o? U . 'anasome map is mcici < .. ? Ins: the princess; uncommon sm.tr: 'e . Is. Would you believe 'e's sold that r there *on?e. Carmel? *E Just lit out qulet-lik* with the news, and It knocked the old man flat; says V, 'I 'nven'f a debt In the world now'?an' V looks at the prince?*?my!" and James whose sentiment was as effervescent as champagne, clasped his hands, and sighed with rapture. , Those were busy days for Monsieur Alphonse. for as the hearrj upstair# expanded In the spring sunshine of love and happiness the board grew more festive. and the cuisine had to augment Its force In order to attain that decree of perfection necessary to carry out the chef's original Ideas, And yet, after all. this magnificence was but a rehearsal of the wedding feast, for It came to that In the end. and Monsieur Alphonse, having carte blanche, excelled even himself In his highest fllghis. His offering to the bride on this occasion was born In state by James, and set before her delighted eyes. It wa? a fjreat, transparent annwball. made of t?ome strange confection which resembled gla*?; Incased In this was a bunch of royal violets. as fresh and blooming as If that #hnir nntlve soil. How they IIll it ucru ... found their way there was Monsieur Alphonse's secret, which, In deference to his noble art, we dare not pmhe. Xo more nre we at liberty to guess who sent that exquisite bit of "bronze sculpture to the brldeKro.im; but the accompanying note tells Its own story, and may. perhaps. be of some Interest: "Monsieur: I have had the good fortune to reap a valuable profit In disposing of my horse, Carmen: and as I am one who does not speculate, I deplre only to reimburse myself. The surplus I have put Into a token for yourself and your charming bride; and what more fitting than an cffl^y of the horse which played so Important a part In the happy romance? That, too, Is Monsieur Alphonse's secret. Getting s Drink at 2 a. m. (Time?2 a. m.) Life: "Ma. I want a drink!" "Hush, darling; turn over and 00 to sleep." "I want a drink!" "So, yon are rest lens. Turn over, dear, and go to sleep." (After five minutes)?"Ma. I want a drink!" fiieon." "lilB Mill. Clltui, "But 1 want n drink!" "No, you don't want a drink: you had n drink Just before yon went to hod. Now, bo mill, and ro rlffht to sloop." "I do, loo. want .? drink!" "Ton't let me speak to you again, child; ro to sleep." (After five minutes)?"Ma, won't you please give me n drink?" "If you say another word I'll Rot up nnd spank fou. Now ro to sloop. You are n naughty Rlrl." (After two nilnutoiO?'"Ma. when you Ret up to spank me will you Rive mo a drink?" TUB TRUTH ABOUT ROOSEVELT. A Madrid paper Informs Its renders that "the eommnnder-ln-chlef of the American army is one Ted Roosevelt. r? 'rmnriv i? Now York nolleeman." who was "born n???r Haarlem," "emigrate t? America tvhon young." wn? educ?l?l hi "Harvard Academy, a commercial ftchool" (there being "no unlversltee or college* In America")# and that hl? body-guard" I* flitlnirly termed "rough rioter*."?Argonaut. A WHEBLMAN'8 lool bog Isn't com-1 plfto without a bottle of Dr. Thomjia* Eclcctrlc Oil. Heal* cut*, hrulice, sling*, j sprain*. Monarch over paltu 2 | UGH t FAR, FAR Film?What Is she slntdnc? Flam?'"Where is my Wandwri Film?I don't know, but I wljl THE LATTER P Mi3. H&vhcr?Mary, I want you to go for I a very bad shape. Mary?What's the.matter with hlmt Got Mf. Hagher?Yea. If you can't find a do< THE GREA ysjlum mm TCUe?What Is the greatest curiosity I Willie?Woman's. BOARDING IIOl Maude?Cur lamHudy. like the rest of u?, h* pOllltS. ClaucLe?Yefl. her coffee and butter, for instn RED!! I -Me intiKt ft poor'iionnui pw-.uvrr. nc a Huideenpepainter. JI1? specialty A.WAY. / L< ' JF J s _J ) - " #rJ) o v-' \ M ng Boy To-MgWT* 11 wu? w 1th him. REFERRED. ' I I' ' j ^ . \' ;he doctor at on?ce. Mr. Hasher Is la tho horrors? itor. bring along a snak* co*nncr._ TEST n> the world? JSE CHAT. Jg^afcl m iff her weak, as weH as fccr stronf wee. ^ 1 rnn't m en d-nuv hi* talary." Ir pdivtlnff town*" v RHUHk' .. ,M