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ELSIE'S VACATION
AND AFTER EVENTS
By
MARTHA FINLEY
SPECIAL AUTHORIZED EDITION
M. A. DONOHUE & CO.
CHICAGO NEW YORK
BY DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.
Made in U.S.A.
ELSIE'S VACATION
CHAPTER I.
Captain Raymond went back to the hotel feeling somewhat lonely andheartsore over the parting from his eldest hope, but as he entered theprivate parlor where his young wife and most of the party were, his lookand manner had all their accustomed cheeriness.
He made a pleasant remark to Violet, fondled the little ones, and talkedfor a few minutes in his usual agreeable way with Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmoreand the others; then glancing about the room, as if in search of someoneor something, asked, "Where are Lulu and Gracie?"
"Why, I thought they