Paris herself again in 1878-9 . closed, the streets to-day present a multiplicity of symp-toms of Paris being Herself again. The boulevards are alreadyassuming their wonted aspect; and many well-known characterswho have been identified for years with these animated thorough-fares, are returning to their customary haunts. The Franks, theHuns, the Visigoths, and the Vandals have reigned long enough;and it is quite time that the Gauls should resume their Parisian is a Gaulois pur sang ; but during the Exhibi-tion his national characteristics have been hidden well-nigh tothe point of obli
Paris herself again in 1878-9 . closed, the streets to-day present a multiplicity of symp-toms of Paris being Herself again. The boulevards are alreadyassuming their wonted aspect; and many well-known characterswho have been identified for years with these animated thorough-fares, are returning to their customary haunts. The Franks, theHuns, the Visigoths, and the Vandals have reigned long enough;and it is quite time that the Gauls should resume their Parisian is a Gaulois pur sang ; but during the Exhibi-tion his national characteristics have been hidden well-nigh tothe point of obliteration by the more or less barbarous peoples whohave flocked to the metropolis of France to satiate their eyes andto squander their money. The mad costly carnival is over, andthere is beginning the customary and continuous festival of LaVie Parisienne—a life of pleasure and shows, all of which arecheap and many of which are gratuitous. The cabmen, for a wonder, are absolutely asking to be hired. k 2 244 PARIS HERSELF A MABCHAND DE CHIEKS OF THE BOULEVARDS. Hold up your hand or your umbrella opposite a cab-rank, and adozen whips will be at once held up in response to your sudden politeness too of the Paris Jehus is positively embar-rassing. I am glad to note that the shandrydan victorias, intowhich I have seen as many as five persons crammed—the vehiclesin question are constructed to hold two passengers—exclusive of a GONE ! 245
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