Post by Ymbert Montgomery on Oct 20, 2020 14:36:32 GMT
The Social Whirlwind by Le Mole
I'm afraid, gentle reader, there has been some friction in La Voix offices this month.
You see, I am of the obviously correct view that as the wedding of Baron Lagarde de Bearne was an important social occasion. But dear Yvonne insisted it was a matter of the heart and she can be rather stubborn when the mood takes her. So I'm afraid I shall be writing about the stag party and she will be writing about the wedding and the reception. My apologies for the lack of wit in the writeup of the latter.
I wish to give special mention to our newest arrivals in Paris, Monsieurs Durant and Laurent-Faure. I have been rather impressed by both. I understand that Monsieur Laurent-Faure is from a, shall we say, rather rustic background. And yet he not only attended the opening night of Il gioiello di Roma, he did so as a guest of Canon de la Bassée, hobnobbing not only with the good father but also Sieur de la Azur and Baroness Dupont! Very impressive, dear.
And Monsieur Durant did almost as well at making his impact on the Parisian social scene. I can only assume he was offering some rather deep discounts. While I can see why someone like Monsieur D'Applaud was shopping with the new merchant, I also saw Ensign D'Blancheur and Sieur Bougiedure frequenting the establishment! It may raise a few eyebrows why such well respected gentlemen are slumming it quite so much, but it's certainly done no harm to Monsieur Durant's reputation.
Also seen at the first night were Sieur Bonbeur and Mme Joya, graciously hosting Subaltern D'Blancheur and Mme. Sabilina in their box. And less impressively, Monsieur Durant bought himself a ticket like the rest of the commoners, although he did at least splash out for a first night ticket.
Naturally all those who attended in a box followed the opera with the first night party, hosted by the Spanish Ambassador himself and attended by the actors including the rising star Monsieur D'Applaud. Apart from Monsieur Laurent-Faure who's schmoosing apparently wasn't able to carry him quite that far.
And a good time was had by all. Or almost all.
The real drama of the evening was romantic. Lo, did Ensign D'Blancheur get down on one knee dramatically. Verily, did he dramatically propose to Mme Sabilina with a flourish. Forsooth did she throw the ring back at him, telling him he was just a fun fling and that she had no intention of marrying him and indeed ending the relationship.
One would have to have a heart of pure stone not to laugh.
Elsewhere, Baron Lagarde de Bearne and his bride to be attended the party of the British ambassador to accept the ambassador's good wishes with grace. Once again Dame Emelin's rather frank approach embarassed the Baron somewhat, although at least she made up for it on the dance floor.
And then, of course, the stag party! A fine event, in Baron Lagarde de Bearne's new club Fleur de Lys, high class even for most of the gentlemen that attended. And it really was a who's who of the creme de creme of Parisian society. In attendance were Sieur Bonbeur, Sieur Bougiedure and Sieur de la Azur. It is probably lucky it was a stag party, otherwise the Fleur's staff might have objected to Sieur Bonbeur's previously undiscovered talent for bawdy jokes. Indeed, Sieur Bonbeur was quite so enthusastic in his tellings that he overextended himself somewhat, with a thrusting overdone to the point of being slightly painful!
Of course, the week after was the wedding and Yvvone needs to feel included apparently.
And then after that it seems most of you got a fit of religosity and decided to go to church. Apart from Ensign D'Blancheur, who had his official duties to attend.
I'm afraid, gentle reader, there has been some friction in La Voix offices this month.
You see, I am of the obviously correct view that as the wedding of Baron Lagarde de Bearne was an important social occasion. But dear Yvonne insisted it was a matter of the heart and she can be rather stubborn when the mood takes her. So I'm afraid I shall be writing about the stag party and she will be writing about the wedding and the reception. My apologies for the lack of wit in the writeup of the latter.
I wish to give special mention to our newest arrivals in Paris, Monsieurs Durant and Laurent-Faure. I have been rather impressed by both. I understand that Monsieur Laurent-Faure is from a, shall we say, rather rustic background. And yet he not only attended the opening night of Il gioiello di Roma, he did so as a guest of Canon de la Bassée, hobnobbing not only with the good father but also Sieur de la Azur and Baroness Dupont! Very impressive, dear.
And Monsieur Durant did almost as well at making his impact on the Parisian social scene. I can only assume he was offering some rather deep discounts. While I can see why someone like Monsieur D'Applaud was shopping with the new merchant, I also saw Ensign D'Blancheur and Sieur Bougiedure frequenting the establishment! It may raise a few eyebrows why such well respected gentlemen are slumming it quite so much, but it's certainly done no harm to Monsieur Durant's reputation.
Also seen at the first night were Sieur Bonbeur and Mme Joya, graciously hosting Subaltern D'Blancheur and Mme. Sabilina in their box. And less impressively, Monsieur Durant bought himself a ticket like the rest of the commoners, although he did at least splash out for a first night ticket.
Naturally all those who attended in a box followed the opera with the first night party, hosted by the Spanish Ambassador himself and attended by the actors including the rising star Monsieur D'Applaud. Apart from Monsieur Laurent-Faure who's schmoosing apparently wasn't able to carry him quite that far.
And a good time was had by all. Or almost all.
The real drama of the evening was romantic. Lo, did Ensign D'Blancheur get down on one knee dramatically. Verily, did he dramatically propose to Mme Sabilina with a flourish. Forsooth did she throw the ring back at him, telling him he was just a fun fling and that she had no intention of marrying him and indeed ending the relationship.
One would have to have a heart of pure stone not to laugh.
Elsewhere, Baron Lagarde de Bearne and his bride to be attended the party of the British ambassador to accept the ambassador's good wishes with grace. Once again Dame Emelin's rather frank approach embarassed the Baron somewhat, although at least she made up for it on the dance floor.
And then, of course, the stag party! A fine event, in Baron Lagarde de Bearne's new club Fleur de Lys, high class even for most of the gentlemen that attended. And it really was a who's who of the creme de creme of Parisian society. In attendance were Sieur Bonbeur, Sieur Bougiedure and Sieur de la Azur. It is probably lucky it was a stag party, otherwise the Fleur's staff might have objected to Sieur Bonbeur's previously undiscovered talent for bawdy jokes. Indeed, Sieur Bonbeur was quite so enthusastic in his tellings that he overextended himself somewhat, with a thrusting overdone to the point of being slightly painful!
Of course, the week after was the wedding and Yvvone needs to feel included apparently.
And then after that it seems most of you got a fit of religosity and decided to go to church. Apart from Ensign D'Blancheur, who had his official duties to attend.