CHAPTER XVIII.

FAIR WASHINGTON—A RAMBLE IN EARLY SPRING.

Washington Weather—Sky Scenery—Professor Tyndall Expresses an

Opinion—A Picture of Beauty—Prejudiced Views—Birds of Rock

Creek—The Parsonage—A Scene of Tranquil Beauty—A Washington

May—Charms of the Season—Mowers at Work—The Public

Parks—Frolics of the Little Ones—Strawberry Festivals—“Flower

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