Names (especially wrong ones) have a habit of sticking, and despite all efforts at correction, everyone explaining lengthily that he likes 10. be known. by his proper title, lo Compte de Sternberg (with a Francois added if you happen to be on. those terms with him) it is just so much energy wasted. So. we succumb, Uke the rest, and say that thoroughly enjoyed Mme clu Pac's cocktail party for "the Baron" last Thursday evening.
The guest of honour, though an exceptionally tall man, managed to be quite elusive, and' after having greeted the hostess one spent the ensuing minutes searching the spacious rooms for him. Having finally grounded the quarry, an expansive smile and a kiss (on the hand, of course) was adequate reward.
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