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THE days that elapsed before Major Fitz-David’s dinner-party were precious days to me. My long interview with Miserrimus Dexter had disturbed me far more seriously than I suspected at the time. It wa
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THE days that elapsed before Major Fitz-David’s dinner-party were precious days to me. My long interview with Miserrimus Dexter had disturbed me far more seriously than I suspected at the time. It wa
THE LAST OF THE STORY. In ten days more we returned to England, accompanied by Benjamin. Mrs. Macallan’s house in Lon…
I write from memory, unassisted by notes or diaries; and I have no distinct recollection of the length of our residence…
As soon as I could dry my eyes and compose my spirits after reading the wife’s pitiable and dreadful farewell, my first…
“GLENINCH, October 19, 18—. “MY HUSBAND— “I have something very painful to tell you about one of your oldest friends.…
“TAKE care, Valeria!” said Mrs. Macallan. “I ask you no questions; I only caution you for your own sake. Eustace has no…
My head turned giddy. I was obliged to wait and let my overpowering agitation subside, before I could read any more. L…
It is not to be disguised or denied that my spirits were depressed on my journey to London. To resign the one cherishe…
MY letter from Mr. Playmore, inclosing the agent’s extraordinary telegram, was not inspired by the sanguine view of our…
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