The French-iest Thing We Have Seen For Some Time

rary of the Etats Unís, tells the followiug Párisian bit oí gossip: ':A couple very well known in Paris are at present arranging terms of a separation, to avoid the scandal of a judicial divorce. A friend has been employed by the hu.sband to negotiate the matter. The latest mission was in reference to a valuuble ring, given to the husband by one of ihe.sovereigns of Europe, and vvhich he wi=hed to retain. For this, he would make a certain much desired concessiorú The friend made the derrinnd. 'What!' said the indignant wife, 'do you venture to charge yourself with such a mission to mei Can you believe that I could tear myself from a gift which alone recals to me the days when niy husband loved me? No! this ring is my only souvenir of happiness forever departed. 'Tis all - (and here she wept) - that I now posscss of a once fond husband.' The friend insisted. The lady supplicated - grew obstinate - grew desperate - threatened to a submit to a public divorce aaa lesser evil than to part with this cherished ring - and at last, confessed that j - she had sold it siz monlhs beorc ! ! ! !