We have been on
the Continent and in the British Isles for three or four months, and
haven't lost any of our Yankee enthusiasm and curiosity yet, as you
see."
"And we're American, too!" cried Hope.
"And English," added Faith.
"Why, how is that?"
The latter explained.
"Well, if that isn't jolly!" said Dwight. "To be sure, this steamer's
the 'International,' and sails under both flags. I noticed our old
'star-spangled' along with the Union Jack, and wondered. Do you see,
Bess?"
"Of course I see, and am delighted. I shall consider it a good omen
for our voyage."
"Especially as she carries Faith and Hope with her," remarked the
latter, with a merry glance at her sister.
"Certainly," returned Bess obliviously, but Dwight broke in,
"Wait! You mean something special by that; I see it in your eyes. Let
me guess again. Faith and hope--faith and hope--I once knew a girl
named Faith--say! I'll bet a cooky those are your names. Aren't they,
now?"
"Right again!" laughed Hope, while he jumped about, clapping his hands
in ecstasy.
"Hear that, Bess Vanderhoff? Uncle always said I was a regular Yankee
for guessing, and that shows it. But those are stunning names for
twins--"
"Dwight, Dwight! What an expression to describe those lovely words."
"Well, it was rather off, Bess. I beg your pardon, Miss Faith and
Miss--but which is which, and how will I know if you tell me? It's a
regular Chinese puzzle, for you are precisely the same until you speak,
and then there's a difference.
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