The Earl's Granddaughter (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX. Ou Point Comfort, January 6th. Pvear Mam A: - You will see that we have made a change as I wrote we might. I left Washington with regret, for every moment of the five weeks was filled with instruction and pleasure too great to express. Still, I think on account of Mrs. Codman, it is well we came here. In Washington she wanted to go somewhere every day, and see and do. Here it is so quiet and restful, the air mild and free from dampness, the enclosed veranda with its grand view of the vast harbor dotted here and there with great warships, invites one to rest. Then so many charming people in parlor and veranda, will help to keep her amused and contented so that she will rest, I trust. I am finding so much leisure time that I hardly know what I should do if it were not for Mr. Leighton. You are surprised and I do not wonder, but at almost the last moment he seemed so anxious about Mrs. Codman, that he decided to see her safely here. I was very thankful, for it was an extremely rough night on the water and the boat rocked frightfully, and but for his strong arm, I hardly think she could have crossed the tossing gangplank. My Queen has been so tired, so content to sit and rest, often dismissing me with a "Go and amuse yourself, child," that, but for Mr. Leighton, I should have been almost homesick here alone. As it is, we stroll on the beach, go to the Fort to see the guard mount, and to dressparade, or to walk on the ramparts. You ask how I found time in Washington to do so much sewing and writing with all our sightseeing. It was by system and by improving every moment. We usually went to our breakfast at about eight o'clock, dressed for the street, so that we were ready to start on our sight-seeing as soon as our morning meal was over. We usuall...