Dick, Stewart, Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926 · London, E. Arnold · leaf 26
up, asoccasion demands; the house takes on almost anorganic life, and grows or dwindles with its inmates.Varying slightly in different localities by dint of localcustom, or from the use of materials peculiar to thedistrict, old English cottages have yet a commoncharacter, thoroughly English; and… … ON COTTAGES IN GENERAL 5 title. They are not homely enough. They are theshow-places of the country, standing aloof withimpressive dignity amid their acres of green grassand groves of noble trees, but they seem more likemuseums or picture-galleries than English homes.On stated days the great gates…
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