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 1868. Descriptions. 239 ing peculiarities of this style are its outlines and masses of vertical and angular forms, with gables, oriels, pin- nacles, and high, beautifully varied, clustering chimney-shafts. It has always been considered appropriate for country residences of any considerable dimensions ; and there is nothing in any of its forms or details but may be readily adapted to every modern con- venience and luxury. The main entrance is through an octagon vestibule at A, which is 12 feet in each direction, with a passage 8 feet wide, leading to the stair-hall D, which, at this point, is again widened to 12 feet, and contains the main stairwa}'. B is the drawing-room, 16 feet wide by 30 feet long, with octagon ends, a square projecting window at one end, and fold- ing-doors, to match in width, at the other. This room has also a bay-win- dow on the front, which is of larger dimensions than the other ; and adds materially to the space in the room. C is the dining-room, of the same width as the drawing-room, and 28 feet long ; with square projecting windows on the front and end, both of considerable dimensions. It has also folding-doors, opening into the passage, exactly oppo- site, and in range with those of the draw- ing-room, by which means the whole range of the front is connected, with bay- windows at either end. The mantels, in each of these rooms, B and C, are on ' the side ; and opposite the front bay- windows. D, as before stated, is the stair-hall. E is the library, which com- municates with the drawing-room, and with the office P, on the rear, and also with the hall; the library is 15 by 11 feet ; the office, F, is 13 by 18 feet. G is the kitchen, 15 by 18 feet ; H, the china-closet, communicating with the dining-room, kitchen and hall; I, the private stairway ; J, the front porch ; K, the water-closet ; L, the coat-closet, and M, the rear porch. The second story will contain a cham-