Grace to his knee for a moment's petting and fondling, then letting her
give place to the younger two, both eagerly waiting for their turn.

"Yes," Violet replied, "we are all ready for an early start for the Fair."

"As I expected," he said pleasantly. "I have ordered breakfast to be on
the table an hour earlier than usual, and if our guests appear in season
we will have prayers before eating; so that we may be able to start soon
after leaving the table."

"Judging by some slight sounds I have heard, I think they are all up and
will join us presently," said Violet.

"Yes, mamma, I do believe we are all in a great hurry to get to the Fair,"
remarked her little Elsie. "Oh, papa, is that it over there where that
arch is with all those pillars on each side of it?"

"And, oh, papa, what big ship is that?" cried Ned, catching sight of the
_Illinois_. "I like ships, and I want to go there. Can't I?"

"I intend to take you there one of these days," his father answered.

Just then the rest of the party came trooping up from the cabin. Morning
salutations were exchanged, family worship followed, and then breakfast,
during which plans for the day were again discussed and further
arrangements made.

They had scarcely left the table when Harold and Herbert appeared,
bringing further plans and suggestions in regard to the sight-seeing, for
they were anxious to help the newer arrivals--particularly their