baignoire
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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 Henry James
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 Henry James
At the theatre her vivacity sank into a breathless hush, and she sat intent in her corner of their baignoire, with the gaze of a neophyte about to be initiated into the sacred mysteries.
From The Reef by Edith Wharton
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 Henry James
"And whom do you suspect?" she asked, her eyes foraging an opposite baignoire.
From Eden An Episode by Edgar Saltus
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