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               DESIGN XXVI.
  TuE chief merit of this cottage, architecturally
speaking, centers in its picturesque outline and an
expression of bold independence.  It would be at home
in the fertile valley or on the rugged mountain; to the
former it would give a quickening touch of life and
animation, and it would blend harmoniously in the
toitt-ensemble of the latter.
  ACCoMMoDATION.-The inclosed porch, 8 by 16 feet,
designated by the letter A, fig. 101, and fairly under-
stood by reference to the elevation, fig. 100, is a feat-
ure of great value in our climate, defending as it does
the entrance doors from the storms of winter, and
furnishing a pleasant lounging place in summer.   The
staircase hall B is 8 by 16 feet.  C, 18 by 16 feet,
will be immediately recognized as the drawing-room;
a triple bay adds greatly to the interest and beauty
of this apartment.   The sitting-room D is also 18 by
16 feet, and communicates with the hall and dining-
room, making it very convenient for the reception of
company from either, it being customary in the coun-
try to entertain company in the family sitting-room,
where formality may be dispensed with, and an atmo-
sphere more congenial to country life and habits in-
dulged in.  The dining-room E is 18 by 13 feet.  Pass-
ing through to F, tIme kitchen, 12 by 14 feet, we find
a flight of private stairs, with steps to the cellar
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