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houses. There is yet another light in sight of us and in a 

 dark night these six Hghts are curiously interesting, — affect- 

 ing different minds with different ideas or feelings. To me 

 they present a cheerful, neighborhood effect. To a stranger 

 coming here in the dark it seems to me they must have a 

 very sociable look. It is almost impossible to realize their 

 distance. Staten Island I am sure you would like in itself, — 

 there are many charming inland views. 



