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158 "Monsieur le Due de Rochechouart," said Grosbois the French servant the Colonel had engaged, as he threw open the door and introduced the noble visitor.

"Je suis enchanté," said the Duke, with the most captivating abord.

Miss Jones rose and dropped him a curtsey.

"And is this the first visit of Mademoiselle to Paris?" said he, seating himself beside her.

"Yes, Sir," replied Miss Jones. "I never was here before."

"I flatter myself you'll be delighted when you see more of it;" said Rochechouart. "C'est un séjour incomparable. You have not been to the Opera, I dare say?"

"I don't think I have," answered Miss Jones. "What sort of place is it?"

"Comment?" exclaimed the Duke. "You have never seen an Opera?"

"I believe not," replied she. "What is it like?"

"C'est inconcevable," said he. "Mademoiselle has probably been educated in a convent?"

"I was brought up at Mapleton," replied Miss Jones.

"Is Mapleton a convent?" inquired the Duke.