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N the autumn of 1874 I purchased from the Duke of Marl and Winchendon, which had been put up for sale at withdrawn as the reserve price had not been reached. It th added about 500 more. I had been looking out for a resident one I should not have acquired this property, which was all a park, and, though comparatively near London, was at a « railway station. But there was none other to be had; there market, and I was loth to wait on the chance. So I took which more hereafter—perhaps a little too rashly. I was bu that within four years it would be connected with Baker Stree had not yet been turned. This much could be said in its fa scenery, excellent hunting, and was untainted by factories and As soon as the contract was signed I set out for Pari M. Destailleur, whose father and grandfather had been the ar had risen to fame by his intelligent and successful restor M. Destailleur accompanied me back to England to choose 1 me fully supplied with instructions, while M. Lainé, a Frenc for the terraces, the principal roads and plantations. It m: instead of native talent of which there was no lack at hand? 2