The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-07


ally. "Yes, let us begin with the libra
ry by all means, and you may read its
history aloud before we look ut the pic
lures"
by dinner tim. they knew more
about the capitol AMI the wonderful
Congressional library than many a ma
tive Washingtonan. ard they had also
learned the height of Washington's
monument and all tho details in con-
ncction with it's construction.
After they had dincd they repaired to
the palm room. where to the accompa-
nimcnt of sweet music each mfoIdcd
| to the other various chapters of person.
nj history, which. strange to- say, they
found even more interesting than the
history of their country.
Barbarl'S sympathetic attention and
undiS"liScd interest encouraged her
companion t,1diScourSc ut length upon
his occupation, prospects. hopes and
ambitions. Il compliment she returned
| in full. being inspired to confidence by
| th" delightful discovery that her now
| acquaintance was actually the Arthur
Howard OF whom Cousin Tom was
always talking. WHO had been his FL
dts Achat"s ut Yale and his comradc in
| arms i'm Cuba.
Tho precious hours flew only too
quickly now. When at last Barbara
| felt compelled 10 say good night she
triprcd b'ithcly to bed. happy in the
knowledge that she had another whole
day in Washington and that, 10 matter
low busy hcr father might bc, she
would not have to spend it alone.
Not even the und"niahlc fact that 1t
was still raining when Barbara pulled
| up her window blinds the next morning
could damnCn her huoyant spirits.
by Il strange chance Mr.. Howard
reached the dining room door just as
| Barbara AMI her father appeared. and,
poppa having cordially greeted 1.-The
Mr.. Howard who nurscd 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 Barbara's
father as they were leaving the dining
room. "but there's meeting of direct
orS this morning. and I'll have to be
| with Bryce up to train time this after
noon, so I'm afraid I can't show you
around today any more than 1 did yes
| tcrlay"
"If you aiS Miss Warren will permit
me-" cried Howard eagerly, Il shall be
only too delighted to be her ciceronc.
Mine is purely n sightseeing visit"
"Capital," answered Mr.. Warren. %
| have n great respect for Toms judg-
mcnt. and leave my daughter in your
care with perfect confidence. Only don't
take her out il it rains hard" And, ac-
ccpting hasty kiss from Barbara, the
| busy man hurried away
| "SuppoSc,'' suggested Howard as
| they wandered into the drawing room,
that we read mp the Smithsonian in
stitution and the Corcoran Art gal
lcry this morning. Then If it clears
wc can go out right after luncheon and
drive round the city. BY that means
VIC can ut least see tho outside of all
the places of interest, which will be
-
| the inside of only one"
AIr. Warren reached tho door of his
| hotel that evening in Il heavy down
pour just as Il closed carriage drove
up, from which lie was amazed to see
his daughter and her escort emerge.
In spite Of the rain and the thick,
gloomy fog that cnvclopod everything
Barhara's checks were flushed with
happiness. her eyes gloriouSly bright.
you've never been sightseeing in
this w"athcr.' cried Mr.. Warren as
they followed him in. "Arc you both
| crazy: Where have you bccn?''
The young man stepped forward
eagerly, but Barbara forcstallcd him.
Laying her hand on her fathers arm,
she said coaXingly:
"No, dear, were 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 /,
and see the inside of them all"
Engaged! Seen cvcrything" gasped
| the astonishcd old gentleman. "All
| inside of twcnty-four hours
Barbara laughed.
| 1.-TWO people and guidcbook can
do good deal in two days-if they un-
| dcrstand how to study the gudebook!"
she declared. And her father was
| forced to believe that they could