life which was not seen by the public, but which pertained to his home
circle, the author has been persuaded to print what was written merely
for the amusement of herself and friends.




CONTENTS.


CHAPTER I.

Return to Chappaqua--A Walk over the Grounds--The Side-hill House--Our
First Sunday at Chappaqua--Drive to Mount Kisco--A Country Church--A
Dame Châtelaine--Our Domestic Surroundings


CHAPTER II.

Arrival of the Piano--Routine of a Day--Morning Toilettes--The
Dining-room--Pictures--Ida and Gabrielle--How occupied--The Evening
Mail--Musical Evening


CHAPTER III.

An Unexpected Visit--Morning Drives--Gabrielle's Ponies--A Repulsive
Object--A Visitor--The King of Sweden's Soup--Advantages of a Royal
Kitchen--Startling Experience--Ida's Letters--Strange Contents--A Lucky
Stone--Request for a Melodeon--Offers of Marriage--Arrival of a