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At Breakfast

If you wish my advice, gentlemen, first of all I must drink this cup of coffee and milk. I am very hungry this morning, for I didn't eat very much last evening. How did you like the butter crescents that were served 2 this morning ? Are there still some on the plate? No, thank you, I don't want any chocolate. I have just drunk two cups of steaming-hot coffee. Wait a moment. Allow me to sip the last drop of it. Now I am ready.

So, you want my opinion on the best way of visiting this large city? If I were in your place, first of all, I should make my plans for the itinerary. A methodical plan of this sort will allow you to see the city in its main lines. Thus, you will be able to get your bearings at any 8 moment and you will always know where you are at each halting-place.

This morning visit the right bank. On 4 your return this afternoon glance at the left bank. Thus, you will have gone around the most famous parts of the city. Your itinerary will let 5 you see the most interesting monuments of Paris. Later, if you wish, you can visit the other sights that you have not seen. You will be glad if you follow a plan like this one. You will know the position of each object of art in the whole.

Hire an automobile at the cab-stand. You know that I am accustomed to take trips to 6 all the neighboring villages. I know the chauffeur very well, and you will not have great difficulty in coming to an understanding with him.

I don't know how much it will be necessary to pay for a trip

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of this sort, but it will not be very dear. When the chauffeur starts x the motor, remember that the Place de la Concorde is your starting point. This trip, I assure you, will unfold before your eyes the finest sights of Paris.

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