“It’s very odd that the friends of these young men don’t call upon us,” said Mrs. Potiphar to Kurz Pacha; “it would be only civil.”
The Ambassador laughed a good deal to himself and then answered,
“But they are not visiting ladies.”
“What do you mean,” said she.
“Ask Mr. Firkin,” replied he.
So when we saw them next, Mrs P. said,
“Mr. Firkin, I remember you used to tell me of the pleasant circles in which you visited in Paris, and how much superior French society is to American.”
“Infinitely superior,” replied Mr. Firkin.
“Much more spirituel,” said Mr. Boosey.
“Well,” said Mrs. Potiphar, “we are going to stay only a short time to be sure, but we should like very much to see a little good society.”