National Affairs: Astounding Benefactress

From England came recently the report of a considerable benefaction. Funds were raised to purchase Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of the Washington family. When the manor was purchased, it was found that there was little accommodation in the vicinity for American visitors. Then an ancient lady came forward. She had been a contributor to the Sulgrave Manor fund. Now she presented another ancient manor house near by to serve as an hostelry for visiting Americans. This manor house will accommodate some 30 guests at a time. It is about 300 years old.

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