We are still landed proprietors.

Last year an old cousin, whom I could never induce to come and live at Sairmeuse, died, bequeathing all her property to Marie-Anne.

This property consisted of a poor little cottage near the Reche, with a little garden and a few acres of sterile land.

In compliance with my daughter's entreaties, I repaired the cottage, and sent there a few articles of furniture--a table, some chairs, and a couple of beds.

My daughter designed it as a home for old Father Guvat and his wife.