She Had A Fighting Partner

A rather curious institution is arising1 in Paris, that of associates of lady journaliste. Recently, says the London News, the lady ïcnown as Mine. Severine, who was intimately connected as a friend, literary helper, and disciple of M. Jules Valles, contributed an article to the .Journal at which a M. Massard, a socialist, took offense. He ealled on M. Xau. the editor, to ask for satisfaction. It being impossible to cali Mme. Severine out the answer was that, in virtue of a fietion adopted for the purpose of releasing M. Xau from all responsibility in such cases, Mme. Severine was supposed to be the joint author with M. Labruyere of all her articles. Ile had agreed to be answerable for any offense she might give. M. Massard then sent seeonds to M. Labruyere, who, that he was the flghting partner of the lady, referred him to a couple of male friends. The duel, whieh has taken place, was a fierce affair. It was fought with foils. In the second round M. Labruyere received a cut on the chin, but the doctors saying it did not signify, there were five other rounds. The combat was ended by M. Masaard running1 his foil through the forearm of M. Labruyere. Honor was then declared satisfied, and M. Labruyere was driven back to Paris.