The troubled waters of the Gulf of Wo 7 Mountains of Opposition 8 A radiant Goddess beckoning to him 9 Many with a greed for lucre will follow the 10 Goddess of Fortune ’Tis love that makes the world go round 12 The old clock on the stairs 13 Sun dials and moon dials are approved as they mark the 17 bright hours only Custom House 25 Arcady and its Environs (Map) 35 On the water all sorts of boats are used 51 Cupid’s Heartware Shop 53 The groves and dells are decorated with beautiful statues 59 Weather Bureau 63 The Mayday Plaisance is a large amusement 69 A Serenader 73 True lovers’ knots may be bought here 89 The blissfully enraptured are conducted to sentimental 107 spots Love proof window screens 114 Map of the Town of Arcadia End-leaves * * * * * THE LOVER’S BAEDEKER AND GUIDE TO ARCADY * * * * * ARCADY AND ITS ENVIRONS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Over the hills and far away lies Arcady, the Mecca of all Lovers, and therefore the place where Journeys End. Situated on a large tract of enchanted ground, in the Country of Agapemone, Arcady is a beautiful and interesting place, and should be visited by every tourist making the Grand Tour of Life. Even the shortest sojourn here will yield rich rewards of interest and pleasure, and will contribute more than long years of study to a thorough enjoyment and comprehension of all that is best in life. The majority of the human race sooner or later find Arcady for themselves, some seeking it with a steadfast purpose, others blindly stumbling into it all unexpectedly. But to the traveler who would enjoy intelligently its delights, the following hints may not come amiss. * * * * * [Illustration: _ARCADIA_] * * * * * TOPOGRAPHY The Province of Arcadia, whose capital is Arcady (see map No. 1), is bounded on the North by the Land of Heart’s Desire, from which it is separated by the Happy Valley. On the East it is bounded by the Gulf of Time, across which dimly may be seen, in the distance, the Garden of Eden. On the West by the Mountains of Opposition, beyond which is the Gulf of Dark Despair.