In those days it was something enormous, palatial, and indeed was always known as the Mansion or Manse.

This is, of course, the basis for the silly theory that Greenwich got its name from the estate.

Undoubtedly the Warren place was the largest and most important one out there, and for a time to "go out to visit at Greenwich," meant to go out to visit the Manse.
For years the Captain and the Captain's lady lived in this beautiful and restful place with three little daughters to share their money, their affections and their amiable lives.

Thomas Janvier's description of the house as he visualises it with his rich imagination is too charming not to quote in part: [Illustration: OLD ST.

JOHN'S.