"Yes," exclaimed John, delighted; "it will be exactly like that; but I will read you my notes, and then you will understand it better.
"Alter and add to the front to represent the façade of a small cathedral. This can be done by building out a projection the entire width of the building, and one storey in height. This will be divided into three arched divisions, topped with small gables."
"What are gables, John?"
"Those are the gables. The centre one (forming entrance) being rather higher than the other gables. The entrance would be formed with clustered columns and richly moulded pointed arches, the door being solid, heavy oak, with large scroll and hammered iron hinges.
"The centre front and back would be carried up to form steep gables, the roof being heightened to match. The large gable in front to have a large cross at apex."
"What is an apex? What words you do use."
John explained, Kitty laughed.
"The top I have indicated in the drawing. And to have a rose window. You see the rose window in the drawing," said John, anticipating the question which was on Kitty's lips.
"Yes," said she, "but why don't you say a round window?"
Without answering John continued: