ISBN: 9781458932716

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883. Excerpt: ... BESIDES the pleasure of his holiday, Mr Caruthers had found a little occupation which helped to pass a portion of the hours when he could not have Georgia''s society. Several years before, he had taken a tract of mountain land in this region in payment of a bad debt, and he chanced to mention the fact to Bourke. It adjoined some coal property wherein Denis held a small share, and which the new facilities offered by neighbouring railways had decided the company to develop. Mr Caruthers learned that the possession he had always regarded as valueless had become an object of interest to the company; and when Bourke informed the directors that the owner of the tract was stopping at Wachuset, they entered into negotiations for its purchase. Denis saw a good deal of Mr Caruthers; that gentleman displayed much interest in his projects, though he could not conceal his opinion that the young man was a visionary, and would soon find himself obliged to renounce his schemes as a complete failure. But he admired Bourke''s energy and enthusiasm, and was never weary of seeking his society. The peculiarity of the situation often caused Denis secretly to smile, and he wondered if Mr Caruthers''s liking would survive the fact of discovering that he had a rival in his new acquaintance. Ten days had elapsed, but Georgia Grosvenor still carried upon her conscience the burthen of the confession she must make. Bourke''s warning that it was unfair to keep her admirer in suspense, now she had come to a decision, troubled her with a sensation like guilt, though in reality there had been no opportunity for her to speak. Some plan of amusement was constantly on foot, and, frequently as she met Mr Caruthers, they had slight chance to hold private conversations. There had been no further t... Frank Lee Benedict, Books, History, The Price She Paid; A Novel Books>History This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: F.V. White in 1883 in 277 pages; Subjects: Fiction / Anthologies; Fiction / Literary; History / General; Literary Criticism / General; Literary Criticism / American / General;<

ISBN: 9781458932716

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. Books History~~General The-Price-She-Paid-A-Novel~~Frank-Lee-Benedict General Books LLC This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: F.V. White in 1883 in 277 pages; Subjects: Fiction / Anthologies; Fiction / Literary; History / General; Literary Criticism / General; Literary Criticism / American / General;<