Cassidy's" saloon, and
the glorious singing freshness of the breeze, the heavenly warmth of the
blue air, had reached Julia's little heart.
When she was quite dressed, and was standing at the window patiently
watching for her father, Emeline came and stood beside her.
"I'll tell you what!" said Emeline suddenly. "I'll go, too! It's too
grand to be indoors today; we'll just go out to the Park and take in the
whole show! And then perhaps papa'll take us somewhere to dinner!"
She began swiftly to dress, pinning on a hat that George liked, and
working on long gray kid gloves as a complement to a gray gown. Then she
came to stand behind Julia again, and both watched the street.
"I guess he's waiting for his change?" suggested Julia, and Emeline
laughed.
"We'll walk over and take the Geary Street car," said she. "We'll go
right to the fountain, and get dummy seats. And we could have dinner at
the Poodle Dog--"
"Here he comes!" Julia cried. And indeed George was to be seen for a
moment, between two friends, standing on the corner.
A long wait ensued. Then steps came up the stairs. Emeline, followed by
Julia, went to the door.
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