Evening star., 1927-04-17
By THORNTON FISHER.
rV v WASHINGTON.

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NO Come George, wake
up. Pick up that bana
ma skin and hand it TO
the conductor. Nudge papa and tell
him 10 wake UP. Charles. please
open your eyes. Don't leave the
camera. and tie up what is left OF
that lunch and give it to the man in
uniform. We are in Washington,
Charles. Hurry now"
Charles Filbert awakened slowly.
yawned eXpansively, and mechanl-
oally staggered down the aisle of the
DAY coach behind Mrs. Filbert, who
had little George in tow.
The trio had left Municipalyille the
might before on a round trip eXcllr-
sion to Washington. Neither Mr..
nor Mrs. Filbert had ever visited the
National Capital, and George, upon
his return. would be able to tell his
little playmates that he had seen
those historic shrines inscribed in the
hearts of all Americans.
Their train was scheduled 10 leave
ut O'Clock in the afternoon and ii
was 715 already. Less than nine
hours in which to see Washington
including time out for breakfast.
Mr.. F'ilbert, awake and alert at
hast. hastened with his family TO the
aunchroom in Union Station, where
he motioned vigorously for three or
Aers of quick eggs and two cups OF
Goffee. In the meantime, little
George fell into a deep slumber and
nearly slipped from the high stool.
Mrs. Filbert yainly endeaVored to
wake her young son.
George, YOU must wake up" she
pleaded I'VE have got to rush il we
are TO see Washington in one day
See, this is Union Station. where the
President and all the important men
arrive. Look up, Georgie,'
George bravely tried to open one
eye and hazily discerned a nickel
plated coffee urn behind the counter
Breakfast finally consumed, Mr. FIJI
6egt purchased an illustrated guide to
Washington. From that moment Mr..
and Mrs. Tilbert were galvanized into
action.
Directed to the taxi entrance Of
the station, Mr. Filbert called cab
And instructed the chauffeur to drive
chem past the Congressional Library
end whatever other public buildings
might be OF interest.
Nov, keep your eye on the clock,
Charles" admonished Mrs ]'ilbert. as
they climbed into the car I'VE have
to make that : o'clock train.
Three minutes later. the F'ilbert Il io
vas rolling by the library. See The
S$brary,. Georgie?" eXclaimed Mr. 7'il-
fIerr 1T he's lots and lots Of books
In it, Now we viii continue"
''Oh. there is the White House =
cried Mrs. Filbert. as the taxi sped bv
the Capitol, bat Mr.. Filbert who had
seen pictures of the Capitol. pointed
out is Yvife's error.
AT any rate" insisted Mrs Filbert.
''that is where the President lives"
''It is not" gently corrected hen,
spouse. "The President lives in the
White House. Why do YOU put such
notions in Georgies head?"
What time is it, Charles" inquired
Mrs. Filbert. Remember we must
leave at o'clock"
On through the Capitol grounds the
Ear continued.
Now, very SOON George We shall
~ee where the President lives" said
Charles Filbert.
''I want a lollipop. said George.
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"A 7 this juncture the taxi driver said
"A "Oh, did you want TO see the
House of Representative and the Sen
ats buildings"
'No. we haven't the time, replied
Mrs. Filbert, you know we are leav
ang at 4 O'Clock. What time is ii
Row?'
ssventorty-hye. replied M Fllbart