gravel walks. In
the centre was a tall Doric column, with a statue on the summit. There
were other statues in other parts of the square. One of them was in
honor of Watt, who is the great celebrity of Glasgow--so large a share
of the prosperity and wealth of the whole region being due so much to
his discoveries.

"Now, boys," said Mr. George, "you will find water and every thing in
your room. Make yourselves look as nice as a pin, and then go down
stairs and find the coffee room. When you have found it, choose a
pleasant table, and order dinner. You may order just what you please."

So Mr. George left the boys to themselves, and went into his own room.

In about half an hour Rollo came up and told Mr. George that the dinner
was ready. So Mr. George went down into the coffee room, Rollo showing
him the way.

Mr. George found that the boys had chosen a very pleasant table indeed
for their dinner. It was in a corner, between a window and the
fireplace. There was a pleasant coal fire in the fireplace, with screens
before it, to keep the glow of it from the faces of the guests. The
room was quite large, and there was a long table extending up and down
the middle of it, one of which is seen in the engraving. This table was
set for dinner or supper. There were other smaller tables for separate
parties in the different corners of the room.

Mr. George and the boys took their seats at the table.

"We thought we would have some coffee," said Rollo.

"That's right," said Mr. George. "I like coffee dinners. What else have
you got?"

"We have got some Loch Fine herring, and some mutton chops," said Rollo.

"Yes, sir," said Waldron. "You see the Loch Fine herrings are very
famous, and we thought you would like to know how they taste."

By this time the waiter had removed the covers, and the party commenced
their dinner. The fire, which was near them, was very pleasant, for
although it was June the weather was damp and cold.

In the course of the dinner the boys introduced again the subject of
going down the Clyde the next day.

"The boat goes from the Broomielaw," said Waldron.

[Illustration: THE COFFEE ROOM.]

"The Broomielaw," repeated Mr. George; "what is the Broomielaw?"

"Why, it is the harbor and pier," said Waldron. "It is below the lowest
bridge. All the boats that go down the river go from the Broomielaw.
They go almost every hour. We can go down by a boat and see the river,
and then we can come up by the