On the other hand, Vasco could give his friend much information about the every-day habits and customs of the people, and was able to take him to many points of interest. When it came to excursions by water or by land, Vasco was in his element. He could handle a boat with skill, he could swim like a fish, and he knew the windings and curvings of all the highways and byways of the city.
Straight to the hotel where the Webster family lived went Vasco this morning. This hotel was in the better part of the city, not far from the plaza, or great square.
"Hello, Harlan," said Vasco, after he had found his friend.
"Hello, Vasco."
"How would you like to see the great army parade this morning?"
"Fine," was the reply. "Where can we go to get a good view?"
"That's what I'd like to know. I don't want to stand in the crowd on the street, for I could never see anything that way."
"Let's see what my father can do to help us," said Harlan.
Mr. Webster, who was in an adjoining room, greeted his son's friend with a pleasant "Good morning" when the boys appeared before him. Seeing the eager, inquiring look on their faces, he asked what he could do for them.