MR. URBAN AND A COUNTRY HOUSE 



if it were to be a blank wall with ivies growing 

 over it? But then there 's the kitchen and 

 laundry, which the mistress insists must have 

 either western or eastern light — if not both. 

 Treat the problem as you will, keeping in 

 mind the coveted exposures — the wish to use 

 up some of my raw material in the shape of 

 rocks, and withal, the desire not to make the 

 affair too burdensomely expensive. 



"P. S. — Mrs'. Urban wishes a boudoir, 

 which must have a south look-out too, and 

 mind — no basement kitchen. 



"P. S.— Again. Mrs U. says the laundry 

 might be in the basement, but not near the 

 billiard-room, and the dairy must be conveni- 

 ent and cool, and the kitchen must not be too 

 far from the dining-room, and no dumb-wait- 

 ers; and it would be very nice to have a ver- 

 anda for flowers, by the dining-room, and not 

 to forget the sunny bed-room. 



"She wishes a large hall, and well lighted, 

 and servants' stairs apart, and hopes you '11 

 place the front door in a protected situation; 

 (south side, if possible.) And a good large 

 China closet and butler's room, very well 

 lighted ; and bath-room convenient, on the first 

 floor." 



Fortunately a considerable slope of the land 



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