New York Times - Paris - France

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"A week ago the Municipal Council of Paris gave President Wilson the keys to the City of Paris, but they neglected

to present him with what is far more essential, a good map book, with which to find his way about the city’s intricate streets.

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And so yesterday morning he enjoyed the privileges of his new citizenship by getting lost.

 

Anxious friends of the President need not be worried, however, for he was found by two small boys

who pointed out the way for him.

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The President and Mrs. Wilson started out unaccompanied yesterday morning for a walk.

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From the time they left the Hôtel Murat until they returned they were recognized by no one but the two young Paris urchins.

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They were enjoying their incognito so much that they neglected to take note of the wanderings of Paris streets.

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They are not now sure where they went.

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They stopped to ask the French boys the right direction.

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The response was very prompt and courteous.

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Then, to the surprise of the President and Mrs. Wilson, who did not think they were recognized,

two small hands came out under the capes the boys were wearing:

“ And now, Mr. President, won’t you shake hands with us?”

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The hand-shaking was cordial on both sides, and Pierre and Jean went away with something to tell their grandchildren."