The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-01-06

the originals could never tell US. What
do you say, shall we begin with the
| library?'
Barbara's eyes sparkled. IFS the
inspiration of genius she cried
ecstatically. Yes, let US begin with
the library by all means, ssd 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 maIry Il ma
tive Washingtonian, and they had also
learned the height of Washinston'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
I'd 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 al 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 flew 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 it alone
Not even the undeuidblc fact that it
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 ana her father appeared, and.
papa 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 50 dull" said Barbara's
father as they were leaving the dining
room. but there's a meeting Of direct
orS this morning. and I'll have to he
with ItpVl.a III "a train tim. hiS at
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. Il shall be
only too delighted to be her cicerone.
Mine is purely a sightseeing visit"
Capital" answered Mr.. Warren. Il
have a great respect for Toms iudg-
ment, and | leave my daughter in your
care with perfect confidence. Only
don't take her out if it rains hard"
And accepting Il nasty kiss from Bar
bara. the busy man hurried away.
suppose" suggested Howard as
they wandered into the ORA wing room.
that we read up the Smithsonian in
stitution ana the Corcoran Art gallery
this morning Then if It clears we can
60 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. Narrpr pagahnI tho % /, -,
hotel that evening in a heavy down
pour just as 4 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
Barhara's cheeks were flushed with
happiness, her eyes glorously bright
you've never been sightseeing in
this weather" cried Mr. Warren as
they followed him in. Are you both
crazy? Where have you been|
The young man stepped forward
eagerly. but Barbara forestalled him.
Laying her hand ON her fathers arm
she said coaXingly:
mo, 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, "wen
come back together, Barbara and l.
and see the inside of them all"
Engaged, Seen everything" gasped
the astoniShed old gentleman. "All
inside Of twenty-four hoursw
Barbara laughed.
Two people and guidebook can do
a good deal in two days-if they IN
derstand how to study the guidebook,"
she declared. And her father was
forced to believe that they could