You must allow me heartily to congratulate you upon your
great good fortune in falling heir to such a wonderful old
place; and to wish you many happy and prosperous years in
it.
I shall telegraph you when to expect us. With all good
wishes,
Yours faithfully,
GEORGE PEABODY WESTMACOTE.
Letter from Miss Emmeline Phelps-Parsons, of Boston:
_Dear Miss Smith_:
My cousin Mrs. Westmacote, whom I have been visiting, showed
me your letter and the enchanting photographs of your house
which you were kind enough to send Mr. Westmacote. Hynds
House is just the one place I have long been looking
for!--an unspoiled colonial house, with historic
associations!
It is perfect! I must see with my own eyes those Chelsea
figures on your drawing-room mantel, the luster and
Washington jugs in the dining-room, and the cabinets in the
hall.
Sincerely yours,
EMMELINE PHELPS-PARSONS.
P.S. I hope it is really true that there is an Influence in
Hynds House? I do so greatly long to come in contact with
the Occult and the Unknown!
"Somewhere on the firing-line of fifty," mused Alicia.
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