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again connects with two bed chambers and
back kitchen the only part of the house built in
stone, which also becomes the living room for the
family during the severity of winter - The house
and little flower garden in front is the picture of
neatness

This fine old gentleman is approaching
his four score years - We found him employed
trimming the flowers in his little garden
which separates the house from the common over
which the high road runs from St. Davids to
the Falls

He welcomed us with the most winning
hospitality - invited us to enter, and introduced
us to Mrs. Mathews, who is much younger than
himself - There seemed no formality with
these excellent people - their manner - dwelling
furniture - every thing in fact bespoke much
comfort and contentment - He was neatly attired
in the usual dress of the gentlemen of the country
in a summer costume consisting of a
linen jacket washed as white as snow - There was
an air and spirit of refinement in his venerable
appearance and manner that cannot fail to
interest every one on the first interview. His hair
frosted over with the hand of time flows down to
the shoulders in locks white as silver. his tall
figure, dark eyes, and roman face beams with
benevolence and good humor - His greatest pleasure
I am told is to admit with hospitality into