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Dorothea Dreier: Dec. 14, 1885. My Country Home. When I was but five my godmother died, leaving me a thousand dollars. My greatest wish always had been to have a house in the country. My father told me I could have one built, provided I would not exceed the thousand dollars, and to decide within five minutes where I wanted it [[strikethrough]] built [[/strikethrough]]. Without a moment's hesitation, I answered. Richfield Springs, where during the last two summers I had chosen a pretty place on a hill, where