I had with me the Lucerne elders' address, and easily found them.

They directed me to a friend who had cheap rooms, and it is here I am writing to you.

The view is just as fine from my window as from the big hotel--nay, finer, for I am higher up; and after all, Lucy, the five francs' out-look on a beautiful world is enjoyed quite as much as if it cost fifteen.

I can see the cap or the collar of Mt.

Pilatus better perhaps than the fat, cross, silk-clad lady I saw on the boat yesterday, can see them.