CHAPTER XIV.. The First Private Balls At Delmonico’s--a Nightingale Who Drove

The first private Balls at Delmonico’s--A Nightingale who drove Four-in-hand--Private Theatricals in a Stable--A Yachting Excursion without wind and a Clam-bake under difficulties--A Poet describes the Fiasco--Plates for foot-stools and parboiled Champagne for the thirsty--The Silver, Gold, and Diamond Dinners--Giving Presents to guests, 181