The things we do!

According to Napoleon,
women tyrannize over us Americans, whereas we should tyrannize over
them. It was plain, in his conception, that the main province of
woman is in making fools of men."
"In some ways, Napoleon was a thoughtful man," remarked, a voice to
the left; and once more a half subdued smile went around.
"I yield to no man in my admiration for the fair sex--" began the
tall, dark man. The smile broke into open laughter. The leader
rapped sharply on the table edge, frowning. The tall man bowed
once more, as he resumed.
"--but, viewed from the standpoint, of our diplomacy, the matter here
is simple. Last week, at the reception where the representatives of
Austria were present this woman appeared, properly introduced,
properly invited, it is true, but wholly unwelcome socially, in
certain quarters. The attache and his wife left the roof, and made
plain to their host their reasons for doing so."
"Yes, and it was public shame that they should take such action.


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