“Et moi—Cupidon,” finished the little black boy, running up, and then retreating as fast back into his corner.
Newton repeated all the names, as the individuals respectively introduced themselves to him. Then there was a pause, during which, at the desire of Monsieur de Fontanges, Newton was offered a chair, and sat down.
“Allons—dites lui les noms de toute la garniture,” said Madame de Fontanges to her attendants.
“Oui, madame,” said Mimi, going up to Newton, and pointing to the fan in her hand,—”éventail.”
“Eventail,” repeated Newton, who began to be amused, and who now repeated every French word after them.
“Flaçon,” said Charlotte, showing him the eau de Cologne bottle.
“Chaise,” cried Louise, holding up a chair.
“Livre,” said Nina, pointing to a book.
“Mouchoir,” said Caroline, holding up an embroidered handkerchief.
“Montre” followed up Manchette, pointing to her mistress’s watch.