"Stump the Yankee"

[L Verge]

Actually, the only time that I was at Hildene was for a conference about a dozen years ago. We visited Hildene for a reception and dinner, and I don't believe that we had an actual tour.

I have to admit that my mind was elsewhere also. We had no sooner gotten to Manchester than I received a phone call from my daughter. My administrative aide's son and his girlfriend had been attacked by a gang, severely beaten, dumped on the side of the road, and then shot execution style.

If it weren't for the absolute beauty of the town and Hildene, I would probably have lost it.