Following her safe arrival, I was on the way to Cincinnati in less than twenty-four hours. Thence I was to take train early the next morning. Having several hours to dispose of after securing a room in a hotel close to the station, I decided to see as many points of interest as possible in this fine city. Accordingly I was thus delightfully occupied until about four o'clock, when I heard some one speak of the Zoo. Upon inquiry I learned of the wonderful gardens so called. Soon, following directions, I boarded a car at Fountain Square, which conveyed me up a very steep incline. Returning in the neighborhood of six o'clock, I followed the example of several persons, who on the incline stepped out of the car on to the platform in order to enjoy the magnificent view. A white-haired, elderly lady who had sat opposite to me on the return trip, now pleasantly remarked: "Cincinnati is well worth a visit, is it not?" Upon my replying in the affirmative, she rejoined: "Doubtless you are a stranger. May I inquire from whence you come?" "From California," I answered. She clasped her hands together and exclaimed ecstatically: "Dear, dear California! How happy I am to meet some one from there! Some of my most delightful, very happiest days were spent there." We were now once more in the car and at the foot of the incline. Presently she continued, "Are you going to remain for some time here? If so, I shall be delighted to contribute to your pleasure." I then informed her of my prospective visit to my son and his wife. Her next question was, "Pardon me, but have you any dinner engagement? If not, dine with me at ----'s restaurant, unless you have choice in the matter, in which case I gladly defer in your favor." She had handed me her card, and of course common courtesy required that I reciprocate. At the table I quietly (though not by request) returned thanks, and then followed this up with the message that the Master had, in answer to silent prayer, laid on my heart. Her patronizing smile was rather disconcerting as she responded: 'My dear, I am much older and have had much more real experience than you. I've come in touch with every phase of humanity, and have at last reached the place where I have decided to get all I can out of life--all the fun, all the pleasure possible. _I once thought and felt as you do_. You'll get over it when you have had a few hard knocks to contend with. Take my advice. Enjoy yourself every day and hour, and as much as you can."