The Linen Is Cleansed In A Churn-Like Machine Moved By Steam, And
Wrung By A Novel Application Of The
Principle of centrifugal force; after
which the articles are dried by being passed through currents of hot air,
so that
They are washed and ironed in the space of a few minutes. The
charge varies from six to ten shillings a dozen. There are also suites of
hot and cold baths, and barbers' shops.
Before I understood the mysteries of these hotels, I used to be surprised
to see gentlemen travelling without even carpet-bags, but it soon appeared
that razors and hair-brushes were superfluous, and that the possessor of
one shirt might always pass as the owner of half a dozen, for, while
taking a bath, the magic laundry would reproduce the article in its
pristine glories of whiteness and starch. Every attention to the comfort
and luxury of the guest is paid at American House, and its spirited
proprietor, Mr. Rice, deserves the patronage which the travelling public
so liberally bestow upon him. On ringing my bell it was answered by a
garcon, and it is rather curious seldom or never to see a chambermaid.
CHAPTER VI.
A suspected bill - A friend in need - All aboard for the Western cars - The
wings of the wind-American politeness - A loquacious conductor - Three
minutes for refreshments - A conversation on politics - A confession - The
emigrant car - Beauties of the woods - A forest on fire - Dangers of the
cars - The Queen City of the West.
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