33/43 He dances with one, neglects another, and multiplies his conquests with all the heartlessness of a gentleman. There was no sign of Sullivan, or of his partner, or of his partner's mother, the _bourgeoise_ with the green fan. I then went to the grotto of the fortune-teller, but it was full of noisy rustics; and thence to the lottery hall, where there were plenty of players, but not those of whom I was in search. All prizes, and no blanks--try your fortune, _monsieur le capitaine!_ Put it once, _monsieur le capitaine_; once for yourself, and once for madame. |