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"For rest of body perfect was the spot, / All that luxurious nature could desire; / But stirring to the spirit; who could gaze / And not feel motions there? . / But the gates of Spring / Are opened; churlish winter hath given leave / That she should entertain for this one day, / Perhaps for many genial days to come, / Her guests, and make them welcome. " / -- WORDSWORTH (The Recluse).
There was a little ceremony when the foundation-stone of Lone Ash was laid.