A hop-vine shook its green bells round the open window, the pretty aquarium stood in the middle of the room, with some delicate water plants rising above the water, and gold-fish showing their brightness as they floated to and fro below.

On either side of the window were rows of shelves ready to receive the curiosities yet to be found.

Dan's tall cabinet stood before the great door which was fastened up, while the small door was to be used.

On the cabinet stood a queer Indian idol, very ugly, but very interesting; old Mr.Laurence sent it, as well as a fine Chinese junk in full sail, which had a conspicuous place on the long table in the middle of the room.

Above, swinging in a loop, and looking as if she was alive, hung Polly, who died at an advanced age, had been carefully stuffed, and was no presented by Mrs.Jo.The walls were decorated with all sorts of things.