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THE AMERICAN BAR

The curiosity of any one Vv^ho either belongs to
the English-speaking nation or knows something
about the English language will soon be roused by
the English term ** American Bar " which is used
in Paris. The American Bar at the Olympia
Theatre is most famous ; and there are many cafes
which boast of such a bar. The public places
bearing this name are not a credit to American
life ; for the worst side of the life of the Parisian
cafe is often seen there.

One evening I took an American friend to one of
these bars just for fun ; and he was a bit scanda¬
lised. It must not be supposed, however, that
America is represented only in this scandalous
manner in Paris. Far from that. The truth is that
she is exercising  a great influence on the life of