Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1910-01-10


do you say. shall we begin with the
lihrary?"
Barbara's eyes sparkled ITS the
inspiration of genius" she cried
ecstatically. Yes. let us begin with
the library by all means. and you may
read its history aloud before we look
lit the pictures"
by dinner time they knew more
about the capitol and the wonderful
Congressional library than many.a ma
tive NaShingtonian. and they had also
learned the height of Washington
monument and all the details in con-
nection with its construction.
After they had dincd they repaired
to The palm room. where. to the accom-
paninipnt of sweet music. each unfold
ed To the other various chapters of per-
soIal history. which. strange to say.
they found even more Interesting than
the history of their country.
Barhara'S sympathetic attention and
undiS"uiSed interest encouraged her
companion to discourse ut length upon
his occupation. prospects,. hopes and
ambitions. Il compliment she returned
in full. being inspired to confidence by
the delightful discovery that her new
acquaintance WIS actually the Arthur
Howard ut whom Cousin Tom" was
always talking. who had been his III
duS AchateS at Yale and his conrude
in arms in Cuba.
The precious hours flew only too
quickly now When at Hast Barbara
felt compelled to say good night she
trirped 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 undeninble fact that it
was still raining when Barbara pulled
mp her window blinds the next morn
ing could iamlen her buoyant spirits
by Il strange chance Mr.. Howard
reached the dining room door Just as
Rarbara 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 so dull" said Barbara =
father as they were leaving the dinin.
room. but there's Il meeting of direct
orS this morning. and I'll have to he
with Bryce up to train time this after
noon. so I'm afraid can't show you
tar l,.ln I RI
terdny."
IF you ana Miss Warren will permit
me-" cried Howard eagerly. IL shall he
only too delighted to be her cicerone
Mine is purely II sightseeing visit"
"Capital:" answered Mr.. Warren. II
ment. and leave my daughter in your
care with perfect confidence Only
don't take her out If 1t rains hard"
And. accepting II haSty kiss from Bar
bara. the busy man hurried away.
Suppose" suggested Howard as
they wandered into the rHwing room.
that we read up the Smithsonian in
stitutiOn and the COrcOrun Art gallery
this morning. Then If it 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
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 of the rain and the thick.
gloomy fog that enveloped everything
Barhara's cheeks were flushed with
happiness 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 been?"
The young man stepped forward
eagerly. but Barbara forestalled him.
Laying her hand on her fathers arm.
she said coaXingiy:
mo. dear we're not crazy; just en-
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"
"Enga ged. Seen everythng" gasped
the aStonished old gentleman. "All
inside Of twenty-four hours"
Barbara laughed
1.-TWO people and Il guidebook can do
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.