It was double-storied, roomy, and neatly built of wood; but it was in very bad repair, and the barn and stables had a neglected and half-ruinous look.
Implements and wagons which had suffered from exposure to the weather, stood about outside.

Edgar noticed that George's face was grave.
"I am afraid we have our work cut out," he said.

"We'll put up the team, and then look round the place and see what needs doing first.".