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THE VALLEY OF THE NEVERSINK. 33
the Erie Kailwa}', neitlier of tlie boys had ever been west of his station.
Everytliing was therefore new to the youths, and they took great interest
in the panorama that unrolled to their eyes as the train moved on.
They were particularly pleased with the view of the valley of the
Neversink, with its background of mountains and the pretty town of Port
Jervis in the distance. The railway at one point winds around the edge
of a hill, and is far enough above the valley to give a view several miles
in extent.
Frank had heard much about the Starucca Viaduct, and so had Fred,
and they were all anxiety to see it. Frank thought it would be better to
STAKnCCA VIADUCT.
call it a bridge, as it was only a bridge, and nothing more ; but Fred in-
clined to the opinion that "viaduct" sounded larger and higher.
"And remember," said he to Frank, "it is more than twelve hundred
feet long, and is a hundred feet above the valley. It is large enough to
have a much bigger name than viaduct."
Frank admitted the force of the argument, and added that he didn't
care what name it went by, so long as it carried them safely over.
When they were passing the famous place, they looked out and saw
the houses and trees far below them. Fred said they seemed to be riding
in the air, and he thought he could understand how people must feel in a
balloon.
Doctor Bronson said he was reminded of a story about the viaduct.
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