On the Way to New York

At what time did your brother get up this morning? He woke up at half past five. He had to pack his valise early because he wanted to take the train for New York.

Was his trunk already at the station? Yes, he had decided to have5 it sent early. He didn't want to have any bother at the last minute. What did he do with6 his valise? He kept it with him because it contained the small articles that he needed.

Did you drive your father's automobile? I always take my friends to the station when they are starting out on a trip. Why did you go to the baggage-room? My friend was going to

1 See Grammar Review, Section 57. 2 Present subjunctive.

3 See Grammar Review, Section 69, c. 4 The price of it.

5 See Grammar Review, Section 57. 6 de. 7 See Grammar Review, Section 69, c.

have x his trunk checked. I wanted to remain with him because this is the first time that he has 2 ever traveled. You could have done that for him and then he could have spent those moments with his parents.

The trains are generally late at this station, aren't they 3 ? Yes, but the one that he was going to take was not slow in arriving. What did the conductor announce when he entered 4 the waiting-room? He told us that the train was going to leave immediately. At the end of a few moments I heard him cry out in a loud voice, "All aboard !"

We must say good-by now. Why are you busying yourself in carrying those valises during these last moments? Everybody is so sad that I don't want to remain there. Did you reserve seats in the Pullman ? Yes, but I can't find them. The train is starting now. Didn't you hear the whistle? You will fall if you don't sit down. I shall do it immediately.

Look at that young girl. The one who is standing on the platform. Look at her. She is wiping her eyes. Doesn't your heart swell when you look at her? However, she would be glad too if she were on her way to France. Let us wave good-by.