whispering through the corridors of this ancient home, i've come to overlook the mundane in search of the sweet mysteries that reignite the spark of curiosity, ones so secretive they could be classified as the heart's true desires. it was during the preexportation era that i discovered, hidden beneath layers of history, the prompt that led me to the lore of sugar, a treasure so delightful and enduring, it has been the silent witness to countless lives and joys within these walls.