baignoire

Example Sentences

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He observed that Valentin de Bellegarde had taken his place in the baignoire of Mademoiselle Nioche, behind this young lady and her companion, where he was visible only if one carefully looked for him.

From The American by James, Henry

Newman at last made his way out, and in doing so he passed beneath the baignoire of Mademoiselle Noemie.

From The American by James, Henry

By this time Newman was abreast of the baignoire; the door had been left ajar, and he could see a pink dress inside.

From The American by James, Henry

She found no play too tedious, no entr'acte too long, no baignoire too hot, no tissue of incidents too complicated, no situation too unnatural and no sentiments too sublime.

From The Tragic Muse by James, Henry

"And whom do you suspect?" she asked, her eyes foraging an opposite baignoire.

From Eden An Episode by Saltus, Edgar