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// the books are the most im¬ 
portant thing in the library, 
then surely this library is com¬ 
pletely furnished. Along one 
entire end crowded shelves 
range from floor to ceiling, 
and again on either side the 
fireplace. A gallery breaks 
this farther wall, giving inti¬ 
mate access to the books 
above. The walls are paneled 
in dark oak, and the white 
plaster ceiling is relieved by 
a molded design. Comfortable, 
deep couches make it a very 
livable library 
In keeping with the dignity of 
the gallery end is the fireplace. 
It is faced with stone, a sim¬ 
ple panel flanked by fluted 
pilasters forming the chimney 
breast. On the mantel the 
silver candles and Empire 
clock with painting above give 
a balanced enrichment. A chair 
upholstered in tapestry stands 
on one side and a velour-cov¬ 
ered, deep reading chair on 
the other. Bookcases on each 
side are built in flush with the 
wall. The bindings give rich 
color to the room 
A LIBRARY TO 
LIVE IN— the HOME 
of DR. J. HENRY 
LANCASHIRE 
MANCHESTER, MASS. 
