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three sides by a wilderness of moun- 
tains. And when after travelling over 
these for three weeks with compass as 
guide, one dark, stormy night we stum- 
bled and slipped down a mountain side 
and across an icy brook to its front 
lawn, the message of good cheer that 
streamed in rosy light from its windows 
seemed like an opiate dream. 
Weentered a large living room, hung 
with tapestries and hunting trophies 
where a perfectly appointed table was 
set opposite a huge stone fireplace, 
blazing with logs. Then came a deli- 
cious course dinner with rare wines, and 
served by a French chef. The surprise 
and delight of it in that wilderness— 
but the crowning delight was the guest- 
room. As we entered, it was a wealth 
of colour in Japanese effect, soft glowing 
lanterns, polished floors, fur rugs, silk- 
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