I do hope that you received your invitation by Owl or Raven post
Welcome to our little village soirée, my husband is the host.
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I know that some of you have really come quite far
Such a pretty dress - you always are the star!
Dear me! I seem to have misplaced my hat
Such a crowd, mind you don't tread on a cat!
Come bewitching ladies, do come near
many dashing gentlemen await you here.
This one is impatient to dance. You like his costume?
He is quite merry and enjoys a game of chance. 
Do come on through,
your familiars, are very welcome too!
A dear rich old Uncle and Aunt run a crèche in the dungeon,
he is very entertaining and her cooking is sublime. 
No need to worry they will all be fine, and The Professor will look in from time to time.
And teach them a few things.
Please, make yourself comfortable in the drawing room while I check on dinner
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| From Here: |
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| Barbara Hulanicki wallpapers, from HERE: |
Enjoy our art collection, Uncle was a lottery winner.
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| John Atkinson Grimshaw Under The Moonlight |
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| A Wood Nymph, lithograph by Henry Bencke |
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| Nocturne in Black and Gold, James McNeil Whistler |
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| Mrs Black's dear departed husband |
Follow the housekeeper
if you want to have a look around the house,
Go quietly
and your cat might catch a mouse.
Stop and admire the view
but whatever that you do
beware the East Wing ......
It's haunted, by more than just one thing.
Take in the gardens
and the terrace if the evening is fine
But what becomes of you should you wander into the woods
is no fault of mine.
Come on through to the dining room when you are ready to meet
Take a seat, we could use some extra chairs I think.
Things could get a little wild
Better have a drink.
"Do join our after dinner games", the host said.
"And, if you are staying, don't forget to take a candle to bed, or unawares,
you may find that you trip over a cat on the stairs."
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We hope you like your room,
or you may have to make your way to a local Inn
through the gloom.
We trust that most will sleep well .....
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| The Nightmare, John Henry Fuselli |
If not, keep the light on and read a good book,
We even have some for your cats, there, in that little nook.
Safe journey to all of you out on the roads, and the skies
And as we say our goodnights and goodbyes
- to one and all -
