I am always well pleased to satisfy the doubts and curiosity of young travellers who go abroad for information.

I take you to be one of this class." "Confine yourself, if you please, to the matter in hand--I grow weary of this chat," said the youth with a haughty inclination, that seemed to have its effect even upon him with whom he spoke.
"Your question is quickly answered.

You have heard of the Pony Club--have you not ?" "I must confess my utter ignorance of such an institution.

I have never heard even the name before." "You have not--then really it is high time to begin the work of enlightenment.

You must know, then, that the Pony Club is the proprietor of everything and everybody, throughout the nation, and in and about this section.