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the Montgomery Bridge, cutting a huge chunk out of 

 the roof of the car. The train pulled up, and the 

 conductor came along with a very grave countenance. 

 We proceeded at a snail's pace after that, and I 

 managed to put in three or four hours' sleep till we 

 reached Baltimore, where we inspected our much- 

 damaged ark. There another locomotive was ob- 

 tained, which hauled us slowly on to Washington, 

 where we arrived a little before noon on Tuesday, 

 January 3, having completed the round trip without 

 further mishap. 



