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`` And now , '' she said at last , `` it is to tear the heart -- but I must send you babies to bed . Me , I sleep so badly , but you young girls , of a surety , must have the tranquil rest . It is then ` Bon Soir , ' and in the morning you are to amuse yourselves . You have but to ring for your chocolate , when you awake , and then pursue your own pleasures until noon , when I will meet you at dejeuner . '' After affectionate good-nights , the girls went to their rooms , and a half hour later , wrapped in kimonos and with their long braids hanging down their backs , they were all perched on Patty 's big bed -- alone at last . `` But it is of a gorgeousness , '' exclaimed Rosamond , mimicking , but not unkindly , the old Ma'amselle 's imperfect English ; `` me , I never have so many feetmen at home ! Is it that you do , Patty ? ''