Humming-birds built in these, and one could hear their curious little warbling mingling with the hoarse chirp of the English sparrows which nested under the eaves.

The back yard was separated from the lawn by a high fence of green lattice-work.

The hens and chickens were kept here and two roosters, one of which crowed every time a cable-car passed the house.

On the door cut through the lattice-fence was a sign, "Look Out for the Dog." Close to the unused barn stood an immense windmill with enormous arms; when the wind blew in the afternoon the sails whirled about at a surprising speed, pumping up water from the artesian well sunk beneath.

There was a small conservatory where the orchids were kept.