The children all come to table, which is not common in England.

Think what a table they must set when the whole twelve are at home! The first object that struck me in the house was Borden's map of Massachusetts, hanging in the hall opposite the entrance.

Over the mantelpiece in the dining-room is a portrait of Sir William Herschel.

In the parlor is a portrait of Caroline Herschel, and busts of Sir William, Sir John, and the eldest daughter.
I spent the evening in looking at engravings, sipping tea, and talking.

Sir John is like the elder Mr.Bond, except that he talks more readily; but he is womanly in his nature, not a tyrant like Whewell.