Many of the settlers had large houses of this description; but stores, and buildings where warmth was not of so much consequence, had their walls merely of planks nailed on to the framework.  Uncle Stephen's house was built of logs raised on a platform above the ground, with steps leading to it, and a broad verandah in front.  It contained a sitting-room, several bedrooms, and a kitchen; the verandah being painted a bright green, with stripes of pink, while the window-frames and doors were yellow.  I used to think it a beautiful mansion, but perhaps that was on account of those who lived within.  The abode of Lily was of necessity, to my mind, charming.