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CHAPTER XXI.

Washington, D. C., the Nation's Capital.

The wealth and love of the American people contribute to the increasing glory of the Queenly Washington, such a visit as mine sets the heart on fire with greater devotion, broadens the conception of our country's greatness and quickens into action our lofty patriotism.

One pleasant afternoon I enjoyed a delightful tour of the city on the "Seeing Washington Car," and heard explained a thousand points of interest during my twenty-five miles of sightseeing. This car affords visitors a luxurious and quick way of seeing Washington, and viewing from comfortable, restful environments the public buildings, the grand boulevards, the

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