*** start of the project gutenberg ebook 1278 *** penelope's english experiences being extracts from the commonplace book of penelope hamilton by kate douglas wiggin. to my boston friend salemina. no anglomaniac, but a true briton. contents. part first--in town. i. the weekly bill. ii. the powdered footman smiles. iii. eggs a la coque. iv. the english sense of humour. v. a hyde park sunday. vi. the english par...