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AS IT TURNED OUT, THERE were several bedrooms on the upper level, two of them with king-sized beds. They were all spacious, with walk-in-closets and attached bathrooms. I chose one with a queen-sized pillow-top bed and a balcony that provided a view of the lake. Although it was rustic, like the lower level, the comforter set was gray and pink, making the bedroom seem a little more feminine. Especially with all the throw pillows. My favorite thing, however, was the built-in bookshelf that took up an entire wall. It was lined with books, many of them very old and some quite new. Nearby was a comfy-looking chaise and a small side-table with a lamp.
“So, what do you think?” Mom asked from the doorway a few seconds later.
I put the book back I’d been looking at and turned to her. “It’s aw
