"I suppose you have been here before, Colonel Sharpley?"
"Often."
"But it is new to me; so I suppose it strikes me more."
"It is always enjoyed best the first time. Can you speak French?"
"A little. I can read the language pretty well. Shall we stay here long?"
"I can't tell yet."
The exhibition was open, and the city was full to overflowing. They were compelled to take rooms high up, the most desirable being already occupied. But for this Frank cared little. He was in Paris; he was going to see its wonders, and this thought filled him with happiness.
The next day they went to the exhibition together, but Colonel Sharpley soon tired of it. After an hour, he turned to Frank, saying:
"Do you want to stay longer?"
"Yes; I have scarcely seen anything yet."