| upkeep of the big house | содержание большого дома ("During the McRae years," it tells us, "Hycroft was the centre of a lively social life. Here Gen. and Mrs. McRae and their three daughters entertained royalty, including Edward, the Prince of Wales." The Duke of Kent popped in, too, and so did the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. But after 30 years of so, the upkeep of the big house was getting costly, even for someone as well-heeled as Senator A.D. McRae. (Chuck Davis) -- содержание большого дома обходилось недёшево ART Vancouver) |
