"I think we are all probably ready to accept your invitation with
pleasure, captain," Elsie said. "Surely none of us are fatigued--unless
with lack of exercise."

"No, surely not," remarked Mr. Dinsmore, "and I, as well as Grace, am
eager to see the beauties of that much talked of Court of Honor."

"I think we will find some other objects worthy of our attention before we
reach even the Peristyle," remarked Captain Raymond.

"Oh, yes!" exclaimed Lulu, "there is another of those lights."

"I am so glad you brought us in the yacht, captain," said Evelyn; "for we
can start out at once to see the sights--not being in the least fatigued
with our long journey."

"And we have already a beautiful view of water and sky," remarked Grandma
Elsie; "those sunset clouds are certainly lovelier than any work of man's
hands."

"Yes, mamma; and they are beautifully reflected in the water," said
Violet.

"But such things can be seen at home," Rosie remarked in a sprightly tone,
"and I propose to give my particular attention to such as are to be found
only in this part of the world and at the present time."

"What will there be worth looking at before we reach the Peristyle?" asked
Walter, apparently addressing his query to no one in particular.