Here is Bess' description of how she wants the house changed from the example to what was actually built:

ATTIC
"Increase the pitch of the roof making the attic higher. Have it high enough so two or three rooms could be finished off later if desired. I want window at the east (front) as shown in the picture, then would like one on the north and one on the south. The roof pictured is not high enough for these last two but when you increase the pitch, I think they can be put in. Saw a house this style not long ago that had them. Want them all so they will open, with weights like those down stairs."

PORCH
"Use pretty brown and tan brick instead of the cobblestones. Make the two pillars brick, as high up as that brick trim shown in the picture. I don't care for the openings at each side of the steps at the floor level. Wide low steps as shown on the picture. Have a small window at both the north as south side in foundation for ventilation. Floor of wood, painted like house."

CHIMNEY
"Fireplace chimney to built of brick similar to that used on the porch, and thick enough on the outside so it won't be discolored by the fire as some I have seen. Constructed to meet the most rigorous fire insurance requirements"

STORM CELLAR (not pictured)
"Wind being my pet peeve, I want a storm cellar as shown on the floorplans. I want it on the order of a dining nook- that is, a plank seat on each side (no table however) -the ceiling to be about 4 3/4 ft. high. Want it so it won't be wet in there. Want it well braced so I won't drop into it if I walk across it when out doors. Everyone who has seen my plans has laughed at this part of them, but I really need it for my own comfort, and will probably spend many hours shuddering in it."