The Right Knock - Helen van-Anderson - Bog

"When you have resolved to be great, abide by yourself, and do not weakly try to reconcile yourself with the world."-Emerson. There was a brilliant light in all the windows at Terrace Hill. Even the verandahs were gorgeous with the gayest Chinese lanterns, and every bush and tree in the lawn did duty as chandelier. Flowers, too, festooned every arch and embowered every corner, while rare vases fulfilled their esteemed privilege of holding and showing fragrant blossoms.