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Before the surprised and baffled scientist could collect himself
sufficiently to reply, the boy was soaring far above his head and searching
for a convenient place to alight, that he might investigate the charms of
this famed city of Paris It was indeed a beautiful place, with many stately
buildings lining the shady boulevards. 
So thronged were the streets that Rob well knew he would soon be the center
of a curious crowd should he alight upon them. 
Already a few sky-gazers had noted the boy moving high in the air, above
their heads, and one or two groups stood pointing their fingers at him
Pausing at length above the imposing structure of the Hotel Anglais, Rob
noticed at one of the upper floors an open window, before which was a small
iron balcony. 
Alighting upon this he proceeded to enter, without hesitation, the open
window. 
He heard a shriek and a cry of AU VOLEUR! and caught sight of a woman's
figure as she dashed into an adjoining room, slamming and locking the door
behind her I don't know as I blame her, observed Rob, with a smile at the
panic he had created, I s'pose she takes me for a burglar, and thinks I've
climbed up the lightning rod. 
He soon found the door leading into the hallway and walked down several
flights of stairs until he reached the office of the hotel. 
How much do you charge a day? he inquired, addressing a fat and
pompous-looking gentlemen behind the desk. 
The man looked at him in a surprised way, for he had not heard the boy
enter the room, But he said something in French to a waiter who was passing,
and the latter came to Rob and made a low bow. 
I speak ze Eengliss ver' fine, he said. 
What desire have you? What are your rates by the day? asked the boy Ten
francs, M'sieur. 
How many dollars is that? Dollar Americaine? Yes; United States money, Ah,
OUI! Eet is ze two dollar, M'sieur. 
All right; I can stay about a day before I go bankrupt. 
Give me a room. 
CERTAINEMENT, M'sieur, Have you ze luggage? No; but I'll pay in advance,
said Rob, and began counting out his dimes and nickles and pennies, to the
unbounded amazement of the waiter, who looked as if he had never seen such
coins before He carried the money to the fat gentleman, who examined the
pieces curiously, and there was a long conference between them before it was
decided to accept them in payment for a room for a day. 
But at this season the hotel was almost empty, and when Rob protested that
he had no other money the fat gentleman put the coins into his cash box with
a resigned sigh and the waiter showed the boy to a little room at the very
top of the building, Rob washed and brushed the dust from his clothes, after
which he sat down and amused himself by viewing the pictures that constantly
formed upon the polished plate of the Record of Events. 
12. 
How Rob Saved A Republic While following the shifting scenes of the
fascinating Record Rob noted an occurrence that caused him to give a low
whistle of astonishment and devote several moments to serious thought. 
I believe it's about time I interfered with the politics of this Republic,
he said, at last, as he closed the lid of the metal box and restored it to
his pocket, If I don't take a hand there probably won't be a Republic of
France very long and, as a good American, I prefer a republic to a monarchy
Then he walked down-stairs and found his English-speaking waiter. 
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