ok so, and we were
going so fast. It was hard work undressing behind
the curtain, but I managed somehow, and even had a
wash, though I had to hold on to the side of the
car with one hand while I washed my face with the
other. I did cry a little after I was in bed, but
I don't think any one heard. It was my very first
night away from home, you know, Aunt Jessie dear,
but I tried to remember all the lovely, comforting
things you and Mother said to me, and I think I
must have been pretty tired, for before I realized
I was getting sleepy I was sound asleep, and I
never opened my eyes till it was broad daylight.

"To-day we are in Kansas, and it is very flat, and
not at all pretty. Uncle Henry says we won't have
any more fine scenery till we get to the Hudson.
The train seems stuffier than ever, and I am just
pining for fresh air and exercise. We sat on the
observation platform for a while this morning, but
Uncle Henry didn't like the cinders, and wouldn't
let me stay there by myself, so we came back to
our car. I don't think traveling on a train is
quite as pleasant as I thought it was going to be.
I am sure I should like an automobile better. We
saw automobiles at Topeka, where we stopped for
ten minutes this morning, and they looked very
queer, going all by themselves, without any
horses, but I think I should like a ride in one.
Uncle Henry says Aunt Julia is afraid of
automobiles, so she still uses a carriage.

"I talked to some people in the observation car--a
lady and a little boy, who are going to
Chicago--but I think most of the passengers on
this train are rather unsociable. They don't talk
much to each other but just read magazines and
newspapers when they are awake, and take naps
about every hour. I have watched the two ladies in
the section opposite mine, and they have been
asleep at least four times to-day. I heard one of
them say she never could sleep on a train; wasn't
that funny?

"We can post letters from Kansas City, where we
are due at half past eight to-night, so I can send