Wilson's guide to Avalon . went out at night to scare the flying fish. There was only one who was disappointed and that was one *See page 38 WILSONS GUIDE TO AVALON of the girls who wanted scenic railroads, roller coasters and Allthe fun of the Fair, and she did not get it; but her uncle oneday took her round the golf course and she forgot all those things and learned a new language. Likewise she met a boy And The Wise Old Bird and his wife were happy andcontented, for she wanted to sit quiet and read, and see the childrenenjoy themselves; and he had got just so far away from businessthat they
Wilson's guide to Avalon . went out at night to scare the flying fish. There was only one who was disappointed and that was one *See page 38 WILSONS GUIDE TO AVALON of the girls who wanted scenic railroads, roller coasters and Allthe fun of the Fair, and she did not get it; but her uncle oneday took her round the golf course and she forgot all those things and learned a new language. Likewise she met a boy And The Wise Old Bird and his wife were happy andcontented, for she wanted to sit quiet and read, and see the childrenenjoy themselves; and he had got just so far away from businessthat they could not get at him except by Wireless, and he couldget away from everybody by hiring a row boat and going outfishing by himself, also he could really catch something if he wantedto. Likew^ise he could wear his oldest and most comfortableclothes. And when he footed the bill he chuckled, for he said Iknew there was some limit to what they could spend at Avalon,and there are places where there is no limit but the blue The Cabrillo The Journey from Los Angeles. The journey from Los Angeles to Avalon is accomplished with great easeand comfort by the Pacific Electric cars, and the ships of the Wilmington Trans-portation Company. The cars leave the Pacific Electric Depot at Sixth andMain Streets, Los Angeles, at 9:15 every morning, and at 2:00 each afternoonduring the summer season; there is also a late service on Saturday in summer,at 5 p. m. The journey can also be made by the Southern Pacific and the SaltLake Railroads. (See Time Tables, Page 60). The run from Los Angeles to San Pedro takes about 45 minutes, and theboat leaves the harbor as soon as the passengers are on board. The sea voyageis full of interest, as flying fish can almost always be seen, and frequently porpoisesaccompany the ship. Whales can sometimes be observed in the summer months. The flying fish are particularh to be noticed as they are the largest in theworld, and are frequently as much as eighteen inc
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