smoking has on people is that it dulls the nice gentlemanlyness of a
man's character. Now, those men over there, even the Catholic Fathers,
are, no doubt gentlemen in all respects but one; it's a pity that the
tobacco habit should make the one exception."

Chester agreed in words, Lucy in looks.

"You say you have passed through Kansas City," continued the father.
"How far west have you been?"

"To the Pacific Coast."

"Lucy and I should have made this trip westward, but the doctor said we
must not cross the mountains, because of her heart. So an ocean voyage
was advised."

"And I did want so much to see the Rockies," added the young woman. "I
have always had a longing to see our own mountains as well as those of
Switzerland. Next summer we'll take that western trip."

"I hope so, daughter."

"I assure you they are worth seeing," said Chester.

"No doubt about it. Lucy and I have planned it all for some day. Were
you ever in Utah?"

"I lived for some time in Salt Lake City. Be sure to see that town on
your trip."