"We'll get to New York much earlier than expected. We might accomplish some other visit," suggested Mrs. Davis.
"Oh, no. The return will mean that we will have time for rest before starting the trip to Morristown to-morrow," said Mrs. Parke.
So that evening was really the first quiet or restful one enjoyed since the travellers reached New York. And in the morning, all were eager to continue their historical visits.
Through the flats of Hackensack and across the Passaic, the party rode, the elders pointing out various places that might interest the children. At Newark nothing of moment was found to convey any picture of Washington's campaign to the youthful admirers, so they continued on to Morristown.
Here they visited the old Fort Nonsense on the ridge, back of the town, and then inspected the headquarters, where a fine collection of furniture and other relics was kept on exhibition by the Washington Association of New Jersey.
Later they drove through Baskingridge and cross-country to Pluckimin and thus on to Brunswick. Trenton was passed through on the homeward route, and then on to Jersey City, and across the ferry to New York. In going through Trenton the old hall and other historic buildings were pointed out to the children.
That night George had a suggestion to offer.
"We've done nothing but see, and see, and see places since we've landed here from home, and I say that we now do something different."
"But this trip was planned to show you children all we could to enlighten you on history," replied Mrs. Parke.
"I feel so light that it would take little to waft me up to the sky," said Martha, hoping so to create sympathy.