Elsie's Journey on Inland Waters

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MARTHA FINLEY
NEW YORK DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY Publishers
Copyright, 1895,
DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY.
All rights reserved.

After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the Dolphin lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent. It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary, said Violet, and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same, looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
In which you are quite right, responded Grandma Elsie. There is nothing I enjoy more than pictures and statuary such as may be found there.
And I am sure your father and I can echo that sentiment, remarked Mrs. Dinsmore, with a smiling glance at her husband.