76 Four-in-Hand in Britain. 



As wc were en route ourselves, we were quite in the 

 fashion ; some of her republican subjects, however, were 

 quite disappointed at not getting a glimpse of her 

 during the tour. 



The drive through the grounds gave to some of our 

 party the first sight of an English park, and it is certain 

 that the impression it made upon them will never be 

 effaced. 



Windsor at last, a late dinner and a stroll through 

 the quaint town, the castle towering over all in the 

 cloudy night, and we were off to bed, but not before we 

 had enjoyed an hour of the wildest frolic, though tired 

 and sleepy after the long drive. We laughed until our 

 sides ached, but how vain to attempt to describe the 

 fun ! To detail the trifles light as air which kept us in 

 a roar during our excursion is like ofTering you stale 

 champagne. No, no, gone forever are those rare noth- 

 ings which were so delicious when fresh ; but, for the 

 benefit of the members of the Circle, I'll just say 

 " Poole," It was a happy thought to put the General 

 Manager's suit of new clothes in Davie's package and 

 await results. We had ordered travelling suits in Lon- 

 don, and when they arrived we all began to try them 

 on at once, Davie's disappointment at getting an odd- 

 looking suit fancied by the General Manager was so 

 genuine ! But such a perfect fit, though a mistake, 

 maybe, as to material ; and then, when he tried his own 

 suit, what a misfit it was ! The climax: " David, if you 



