How far west ?" "My home is in Chicago." "Well, Lucy and I can beat you.

We came from Kansas City.

Ever been there ?" "I've passed through twice." "Through the Union Depot only ?" asked Lucy.
"You must have received a very unpleasant impression of our city." "Well, happily I did get away from that depot.

I took a ride on the cars out to Independence, and I saw a good part of the city besides.

It's beautiful out towards Swope Park--" "There's where we live," exclaimed the girl.