“Is this an English or American fort?” asked Norman, as he looked at the massive walls of Fort Niagara at the mouth of the river. “It is an American fort,” said a young English officer, who stood near, “but we will come down and take it soon.”
“Not so easily as you think,” replied Norman.
“Yes we will,” said the Lieutenant; “we will come down and take it, and keep it too.”
“I don’t believe you will,” said Norman.
“We took it once,” rejoined the officer, “in the last war.”
“But you did not keep it,” Norman replied.
As Norman was going off the boat the Englishman said: “We will soon come and annex the United States.”
From the boat to the cars, for the short ride to Clifton Station, there is a superb view of the Queenstown Heights, and Brock’s monument rising proudly on its grand pedestal.
The window of Mrs. Lester’s room, at the Clifton House, commanded a fine view of the falls, so that they could be enjoyed even in the moments of rest and dressing.
It was a lovely day, and the walk to Table Rock is probably the most magnificent in the world, commanding as it does, through its entire length, a noble view of both falls. The sunlight on the white foaming water made it almost painful for the eyes to look upon.