We lived, at this time, at Tenafly, New Jersey, not far from the publisher of the _Sun_, Isaac W.England, who also had seven boys and girls as full of frolic as our own.

Mrs.England and I entered into all their games with equal zest.

The youngest thought half the fun was to see our enthusiasm in "blindman's buff," "fox and geese," and "bean bags." It thrills me with delight, even now, to see these games! Mr.England was the soul of hospitality.

He was never more happy than when his house was crowded with guests, and his larder with all the delicacies of the season.

Though he and Mr.Stanton were both connected with that dignified journal, the New York _Sun_, yet they often joined in the general hilarity.