text:  A broad-leafed vine pushed its knotty branches and curled tendrils up to the very roof of the dwelling and a passion-flower displayed its mystical purple blossoms nearly at as great a height; while the small white stars of the jasmine glittered among its narrow dark-green leaves and every passing breeze wafted the scent of the honeysuckle and clematis through the open windows in puffs of overpowering fragrance