Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-12-18

the originals could never tell us. What
DO you say, shall we begin with the
libraryT
Barbara's eyes sparkled. Its the
inspiration or a genius" she cried
ecstntically. "Yes, let us begin with
the library by all means. and you may
read its history aloud before we look
at the pictures"
BY dinner time they knew more
about the capitol and the wonderful
Congressional library than many ma
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 accom-
paniment OF sweet music, each unfold
ed TO the other various chapters of per-
sonal 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
LIS ONNuPdlAOhs PtOopCNtby hOBGb anu
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
tripped 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 1t alone.
Not even the undeniable fact that 1t
was still raining when Barbara pulled
up her window blinds the next morn
ing could dampen her buoyant spirits.
BY strange chance Mr.. Howard
reached the dining room door just as
Barbara and her father appeared. and.
papa having cordially greeted 1.-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 Barbara's
father as they were leaving the dining
room. but there's n 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 | can't show you
around today any more than did yes
terday."
IF you and Miss Warren will permit
me-" cried Howard eagerly. ~ shall be
only too delighted to be her cicerone.
Mine is purely sightseeing visit"
"Capitalw answered Mr.. Warren. IT
have a great respect for Toms judg-
ment, and l leave mig daughter In your
care with perfect confidence. Only
don't take her out II 1t rains hard"
And. accepting hasty kiss from Bar
bara. the busy man hurried away.
suppose" suggested Howard as
they wandered into the dfawing room,
that we read up the Smithsonian in
stitution and the Corcoran Art gallery
this morning. Then II 1t clears we can
go out right after luncheon and drive
around 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 in
side of only one"
Mr.. Warren reached the door Of his
hotel that evening In a heavy down.
pour just as closed carriage drove
up. from which he was amazed to see
his daughter and her escort emerge.
In spite uf the rain and the thick,
gloomy fog that enveloped everything
Barbara's cheeks were flushed with
her eyes gloriously bright.
you've never been sightseeing In
this weather. cried Mr.. Warren as
they followed him In. Are you both
crazy? Where have you beenr
The young man stepped forward
eagerly, but Barbara forestailed 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-
broke in Howard, "we'll
come back together, Barbara and |.
and see the inside of them ALL"
Engaged! Seen everythingr gasped
the astonished old gentleman. "All
inside Of twenty-four hours!''
Barbara laughed.
1.-TWO people and guidebook can do
a good deal In two days--if they I'M
derstand how to study the guidebooky'
she declared. And her father was
IN haliava that tbay couId