CHAPTER X.

Soirees Dansantes — The Skating Park at the Bois de Boulogne — The Prince Imperial on the Ice — The Night Carnival —
The Emperor and Empress on Skates — Presentation to their Imperial Majesties — The first Court Ball of the Season —
The Empress’ Toilette — The Princess Mathilde — The Prin- cess Metternich — The Americans present — Skating at Long- champs and at VSsinet — The Madelaine Flower Market, - 1C9