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Promptly on time they presented themselves at Mr. Jally 's studio , and found not only the photographer but also an assistant present . `` I am going to leave my assistant in charge , '' said Mr. Jally . `` I 'll go out with you , and we 'll have a practical lesson in getting outdoor views . '' Taking two cameras with them , the photographer and the boys started off , to be gone until noon . They walked across the city and along the river , and at the latter locality took half a dozen pictures , Mr. Jally instructing them all the while . `` Now I 'll show you how a commonplace bit of scenery can be made to look quite romantic , '' said Mr. Jally presently . `` Let us walk over to the railroad embankment .