[Elsie at the World’s Fair by Martha Finley]@TWC D-Link bookElsie at the World’s Fair CHAPTER XV 6/9
Then he came up to the surface of the water carrying a dummy that looked like a drowned man and let the visitors see him in his armor. "He looks just like that picture of him that we saw outside," remarked little Elsie.
"Ugh! I don't think I should ever be willing to wear such clothes." "Armor!" corrected her mother in a mirthful tone.
"No, dear, I should not want to see you dressed in that style, unless to save you from drowning." But just then Mr.Dinsmore rose and led the way down another rough pine staircase, the others following. Reaching the lower story they found a great many peep-holes through which they could look in upon the water of the tank.
To each of these holes the diver came in turn, holding up a card on which was printed a farewell compliment.
His hands looked shrivelled and soaked, and Grace and the other young girls afterward expressed sincere pity for him, saying they thought his life must be a hard one. On leaving the diving exhibit they went to the Fisheries Building, which they found very beautiful.
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