Category: Novels

Rosamond, or, the Youthful Error: A Tale of Riverside; And Other Stories

All the day long the September rain had fallen, and when the night closed in it showed no sign of weariness, but with the same monotonous patter dropped upon the roof, or beat against the windows of the pleasantly lighted room where a young man sat gazing at the glowing grate,...

Chapters

12. CHAPTER XI.

Over the horrid awakening which came to the wretched man, we need not linger; neither is it necessary to dwell upon the first few days of mystery and dread, when death seemed br...

11. CHAPTER X.

"My home," began Miss Porter, "is, as you know, in Florida. I am an only child, as were both my parents, so that I have now living no nearer relative than a great-uncle--a super...

8. CHAPTER VII.

An accident had occurred to the downward train, and Rosamond was detained upon the road for a long time, so that it was already dark when she reached the Granby depot. Wishing t...

7. CHAPTER VI.

The models were crowded with visitors. Every apartment at ---- Hall, from basement to attic, was full, save two small rooms, eight by ten, so dingy and uncomfortable, that only...

4. CHAPTER III.

The next morning, as Mrs. Van Vechten was slowly making her toilet alone, there came a gentle rap at her door, and Rosamond Leyton appeared, her face fresh and blooming as a ros...

3. CHAPTER II.

Rosamond had been some weeks at Riverside, and during all that time Mr. Browning had scarcely noticed her at all. On the first day of her arrival he had spoken kindly to her, as...

6. CHAPTER V.

During the time which had elapsed since Ben Van Vechten first made the acquaintance of Rosamond, he had not once been to Riverside, for, failing to enter college, and overwhelme...

10. CHAPTER IX.

The November days had come. The satin dress was made--the bridal veil sent home--the wreath of orange, too; and then, one morning when the summer, it would seem, had come to rev...

9. CHAPTER VIII.

Nearly two weeks had passed away since the exciting scene in Mr. Browning's library, and during that time Rosamond had kept herself aloof from her guardian, meeting him only at...

2. CHAPTER I.

All the day long the September rain had fallen, and when the night closed in it showed no sign of weariness, but with the same monotonous patter dropped upon the roof, or beat a...

5. CHAPTER IV

One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding. It is n...

1. CHAPTER XI.