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At Fellside I was not allowed to read French plays or novels:
or only a novel now and then, which my grandmother selected for me.'
'And now you read everything, I suppose,--including Zola?'
'The books are lying about, and I dip into them sometimes while I am
having my hair brushed,' answered Lesbia, lightly.
'I believe that is the only time ladies devote to literature during the
season,' said Mr. Smithson. 'Well, I envy you the delight of seeing the
Demi-monde without knowing what it is all about beforehand.'
'I daresay there are a good many people who would not take their girls
to see a play by Dumas,' said Lady Kirkbank, 'but I make a point of
letting _my_ girls see everything. It widens their minds and awakens
their intelligence.'
'And does away with a good many silly prejudices,' replied Mr.
Smithson.
Lady Kirkbank and Lesbia were due at a Kensington garden-party after the
recital, and from the garden-party, for which any hour sufficed, they
went to show themselves in the Park, then back to Arlington Street to
dress for the play.


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