DUEL OF POLITENESS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3229, 27 May 1911, Page 9

DUEL OF POLITENESS.

A duel of politeness is being fought by two ladies in Paris (says the “Daily Mail’s” Paris correspondent). At a reception at- a friend’s house, Mme. Esquiza, who leceritly arrived from Buenos Ayres, wore a handsome and valuable pendant which aroused the admiration of every guest. A young French girl was especially enthusiastic, and Mme.' Esquiza politely remarked, “It is at your disposal, mademoiselle.” The girl blushed with pleasure, and thanked her. Next day she sent for the pendant to the hotel at which Mme. Esquiza was staying. The owner was somewhat taken aback at her offer being taken seriously, as it was only a Spanish formality of politeness. However, she handed the pendant to the messenger. Meanwhile, the young girl had been advised by a friend that the owner of the jewel would probably be offended by her action, and so on receiving it' she promptly sent it back with an. apology. Not to be outdone in politeness, Mme. Esquiza once more despatched the pendant to its admirer, with a note requesting her to keep it as a souvenir. The pendant has since been exchanged six times by the two women, and is still being sent backwards and forwards between them.