The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-04
NUMBER 81

ally. "Yes. let us begin with the libra
ry by all means. and you may read its
history aloud before we look at the pio-
lures"
BY dinner time they knew more
about the capitol and the wonderful
Congressional library than many q na-
tive Washingtonian. and they had also
learned the height of Washington's
monument and all the details in con-
nection with its construction.
After they had dined they repaired to
the palm room. where to the accompa-
niment of sweet music each unfolde0
to the other various chapters of person
al history, which. strange to say, they
found even more interesting than the
history Of their country.
Barbara's sympathetic attention and
undisguised interest encouraged her
companion to discourse at length upon
his occupation, prospects, hopes and
ambitions, a compliment she returned
in full, being inspired to confidence by
the delightful discovery that her new
acquaintance was actually the Arthur
Howard of whom Cousin Tom" was
always talking, who had been his Fl
dus Achates at Yale and his comrade In
arms in Cuba.
The precious hours few only too
quickly now. When at last Barbara
felt compelled to say good night she
trfpped blithely to bed. happy in the
knowledge that she had another whole
day in Washington and that, no matter
how busy her father might be, she
would not have to spend II alone.
Not even the undeniable fact that Il
was still raining when Barbara pulled
up her window blinds the next morning
could dampen her buoyant spirits.
BY a strange chance Mr.. Howard
reached the dining room door Just a.
Barbara and her father appeared, and.
poppa having cordially greeted the
Mr.. Howard who nursed Cousin Tom
through that dreadful fever In Cuba"
the three went in to breakfast together.
I'm sorry. little girl to have your
visit turn out so dull" said Barba1's
father as they were leaving the dining
room, "but there's meeting Of direct
ors this morning, and I'll have to -
with Bryce up to train time this after
noon. so I'm afraid I can't show you
around today any more than did yes
terday"
"If you and Miss Warren will permit
me-" cried Howard eagerly, II shall b
only too delighted to be her cicerons.
Mine is purely sightseeing visit"
Capital" answered Mr.. Warren 81
have a great respect for Toms judg-
ment, and leave my daughter in your
care with perfect confidence. Only don't
take her out il it rains hard" And, ac-
cepting a hasty kiss from Barbara. the
busy man hurried away
Suppose" suggested Howard a.
they wandered into the drawing room,
''that we read up the Smithsonian in
lery this morning. Then IL 1t clears
we can go out right after luncheon and
drive round the city. By that means
we can at least see the outside of all
the places of interest, which will BE-
better than vainly attempting to see
the inside of only one"
Mr.. Warren reached the door Of his
hotel that evening in a heavy down.
pour just as a closed carriage drove
up, from which he was amazed to see
his daughter and her escort emerge.
In spite of the rain and the Thick.
gloomy fog that enveloped everything
Barbara's cheeks were flushed with
happiness. her eyes gloriously bright.
you've never been sightseeing In
this weather. cried Mr.. Warren ~
they followed him in. Are you both
crazy? Where have you beenr'
The young man stepped forward
eagerly. but Barbara forestalled him.
Laying her hand on her fathers arm.
she said coaxingly:
mo. dear. we're not crazy; just en-
gagged. and we've seen the outside Of
everything. and
"And next year. sir. with your per
mission" broke In Howard. well
come back together. Barbara and L
and see the inside of them ali"
Engaged, Seen everythingw gasped
the astonished old gentleman -An
inside Of twenty four hoursr'
Barbara laughed
1.-TWO people and a guidebook can
do a good deal in two days-if they un-
derstand how to study the guidebookr' r.
she declared. And her father waa
forced to believe that they could