I was even able to pick out the exact spot where the great antlers spread themselves above the hatrack, and presently the rack itself came into view, with its row of empty pegs, yesterday so full, to-day quite empty.

From babyhood he had interrupted his play in order to "work" in the reception room near to the hatrack by the door.

He put his hat and cane on the table, not caring to go back to the hatrack in his little hall, and seated himself in his olive morocco chair.