A small crowd gathered on the porch of the Conrad Mansion as the essence of Thanksgiving withered and the Christmas season began to bloom. The mood was festive as a convivial stranger spoke of historical Boston. Finally, the screen door opened and a middle-aged woman looked us over. She told us that it would be a few minutes before we could enter and that the party with the reservations would be served first.
David and I were there to see the night clothes exhibit. Not only would we see 100 year old p.j.‘s, we would have the pleasure of seeing the mansion decked out in all its Christmas finery.
The warmth of the parlor felt good as we were let in to pay for our tour. A beautifully decorated mantel caught my eye,
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