Chambers's Edinburgh Journal
'I do not fear for her--eventually. But it is very terrible.' Striking my hand upon the arm of a garden-seat, I angrily added: 'And he dares to call it love! Thank God, the more she sees of it the less she will believe in it!'
'I do not fear for her--eventually. But it is very terrible.' Striking my hand upon the arm of a garden-seat, I angrily added: 'And he dares to call it love! Thank God, the more...
2. CHAPTER I.--COUNTRY LIFE.The century was much younger, but it had passed its stormy infancy. Just as after a stormy night we take down the shutters and let in the light and rejoice in the calm of the da...
3. CHAPTER II.--VISITS.And so it proved. Around the tea-table the purpose was unfolded; for the warm-hearted mistress of the Hall _had_ come to ask to carry off her favourite. 'Mr Melton and I have be...
4. CHAPTER III.--VISITORS.It was not long before Stafford Melton became quite at home; his grave manner was only the indication of a thoughtful mind, and in nowise implied a want of cheerfulness. Cordial...
5. CHAPTER IV.--IN DESOLATION UNREPINING.That evening Juliet was tired, and sat quietly working; but Dorothy read aloud and talked and went through the little home duties with the iron entering her soul. O true words!...