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forward to European study. There are drawbacks ; the general 

 character of innkeepers abroad does not improve one's disposition 

 unless one simply gives up all idea of economy and allows petty 

 thieving as a matter of course. Trips often are slow in materia- 

 lizing; perhaps a wait of two or three days is necessary before 

 the proper official can find time to accompany one. The stops for 

 "tea" may occur just when one is most anxious to push on and 

 see some interesting stand, yet the official guide may be thirsty 

 and that of course ends the question. Delays of any duration can 

 be profitably filled in by reading and study, or if one prefers, 

 there are almost always galleries, historic ruins or cathedrals to 

 fill in the gaps. 



Cost. In attempting to give any figures of cost, the motive is 

 that of helping the prospective traveler to guage, at least ap- 

 proximately, what his expenses will be. In no instance should 

 they be followed blindly; for, even more than in estimating 

 timber, they "vary with the idiosyncracies of the assessor." 



The figures of cost are aranged under three headings : mini- 

 mum, average, and generous. Minimum involves second class 

 on steamers, third class on railroads, stopping at the cheapest 

 hotels (at least in Germany) and generally "roughing" it — which 

 should not, however, prove a deterrent to the ambitious young 

 man who has no social obligations nor any official or other position 

 to maintain. 



Under Average the figures are intended for the man of more 

 mature years and means sufficient to support his social and pro- 

 fessional position. (The importance of this phase will be dis- 

 cussed under "Etiquette"). It means first-class travel on 

 steamers, second-class on railroads (at least for longer stretches) 

 and stopping at second-rate hotels. 



The figures given as Generous are for those whose means are 

 not restricted, and who demand the best in their travels — first- 

 class steamer, hotel and railroads. 



No attempt is made to include the cost of sightseeing, guides, 

 amusements, souvenirs, etc. For the last it will be well to set 

 aside a definite sum before starting; for the former, follow 

 Polonius' example and "put money in thy purse". 



