CHAPTER XXVII

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I visit Washington as the guest of Attorney-General Brewster--A Dinner at the White House--Amusing arrangement of Guests--The Winthrop Statue--The memorable Winters of 1884-85--A Millionaire’s House-warming--A London Ball in New York--A Modern Amy Robsart--Transforming Delmonico’s entire place into a Ball-room--The New Year’s Ball at the Metropolitan Opera House--Last Words, 367

MY FAMILY.

SOCIETY AS I HAVE FOUND IT.

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