As they approached the cathedral Alice said, "Why, papa, where is the clock? I cannot see it at all."
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"I do not know," said Mr. Winter; "but it certainly is there somewhere."
The driver took them to the front of the building, where they were met by a guide, who showed them the beauties of the outside architecture and the many statues of the apostles and saints. He told them that the cathedral was commenced in 1015 and finished in 1601.
The guide showed them the plateau half-way up the height of the steeple, and told them that it is used by men who watch for fires all the time. The citizens are so proud of the cathedral that they have it dusted and washed inside very frequently.
"Where is the clock?" said Mrs. Winter, as soon as the guide stopped talking long enough for her to speak a word.
The man did not answer, but took them around to a side door, where, after receiving his tip, he left them and walked away.
At first they did not know what to do, but Mrs. Winter said, "I think we had better go inside if we can."