CHAPTER VIII.
SEEING THE MUSEUM.

“Won way to-day, George?” inquired
Mrs. Cramer, the next morning.

“ Howard and I are going to the Museum.
Ido not think it is a proper place for ladies.
I know it is not considered so by the citizens.”

“Tt is perfectly suitable for Ada and me to
go with you, my son; and there are many
objects of curiosity and interest which I wish
to show your sister.”

“Please, mother, let us go for once without
you. Other boys of my age are not tied con-
stantly to their mother’s apron-string.”

This was the first time that George Cramer
had spoken thus to his mother, and it grieved
her exceedingly ; but she replied gently and
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