72 HOW TO PLAN THE HOME GROUNDS 



scene a noble and dignified appearance ; hence, the ter- 

 race finds its most happy situation on a steep hillside 

 where, by its means, all sensation of being perched in 

 air is removed, and a restful feeling suggested as we 

 rise by flights of steps, or by passing out from one 

 story of the house after another, to higher levels. In 





GROUND PLAN OF SAME TERRACE 



the peaceful shades of evening one may frequent the 

 terraces on steep hillsides without fear of falling off the 

 edge of things, or wandering rapidly down to spots from 

 which it is difficult to retrace our steps without loss of 

 breath (see page 71). 



Level lines of walk with short flights of steps connect- 

 ing different levels always invite to peaceful and medita- 

 tive promenade or social intercourse that need not fear 



