4/17 The dining room was severely bare, but scrupulously clean. That evening the threadbare table cloth had been replaced by a new one. The usual menu of bread, milk, and jam was augmented by slices of cold meat, a dish of fruit, and a cake. Two small bouquets adorned the ends of the long table. "Just like home when Uncle John came to see us." The housekeeper even furnished tea for the Rev.Mr.Strong and his brother. |