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fae. Pipe WATER. L-RAEL It has been said that at least one acre could be planted out from the lily of the valley roots in this old garden. Seven generations of one family have lived under this hospitable roof. More than one war has passed over it and left it still unscathed. he fires which wrought such havoc in the city of Norfolk seem to have respected both the age and dignity of "this pleasant country seat on Broad Creek’s flowing tide.”’ FANNIE C. HOGGARD. L157]
