DUEL OF POLITENESS.
A duel .of politeness is being fought by two ladies in Paris (says the "Daily Mail's" Paris correspondent). At a reception at a friend's house, ilme. Esquiza, who recently arrived from Buenos Ayr»s wore a handsome and valuable pendant, which aroused the admiration of every guest. A young Trench girl was especially enthusiastic, and Mnie. Esq-.i.-r.a politely remarked. "It is at your disposal, mademoiselle." The girl blushed with pleasure, and thanked her. Next day she sent for the pendant to the hotel at which Mme. Esqniza. was staying. The owner •was somewhat,taken aback at her offer being taken seriously, as it was only n •Spanish .formality of politeness. However, she handed the pendant to the messenger. Meanwhile, the young girl had been advised by a friend that the owner of the jewel would probably be offended 'by her action, and so on receiving it she promptly sent it back with an apology. Not to be. outdone in politeness, Mme. Esquiza once more dispatched the pendant to its admirer, with a note requesting her to keep it as a souvenir. The pendant has since been exchanged six tinier by the two women, and is still being sent backwards and forwards between them.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1126, 13 May 1911, Page 11
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204DUEL OF POLITENESS. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1126, 13 May 1911, Page 11
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