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Excerpt: ...and manner, as when they had parted at the Gwynnes''. Nevertheless, he went directly up to her, and as she gave a little cry of pleased surprise, he drew her hand th… More...

Excerpt: ...and manner, as when they had parted at the Gwynnes''. Nevertheless, he went directly up to her, and as she gave a little cry of pleased surprise, he drew her hand through his arm. Come! he said imperiously. You are to dance this with me. I broke away on purpose- But, darling, I am full up- You have skipped at least two. I have been looking everywhere for you- Polly Roberts dragged me upstairs to see the new gowns M. Dupont brought her from Paris. They came this afternoon-so did Mrs. Thornton''s-but of course I''ll dance this with you. You don''t look well, she added anxiously. Aren''t you? Quite, but rather tired-mentally. I need a dance.... He wondered if she had gently propelled him down the corridor. They were some distance from the group. It was impossible for him to go back and ask if his wife''s story were true. Mrs. Thornton was nowhere to be seen, neither in the corridor nor in the ballroom. Nor was Doremus. He set his teeth grimly and managed to smile down upon his wife. I shall insist upon having more than one, he said gallantly. At least three hesitations. She drew in her breath with a mock sigh and swept from under her long lashes a glance that still had the power to thrill him. Outrageous, but I shall try to bear up, and the next moment they were giving a graceful exhibition of the tango. I don''t see your friend Doremus, he said casually, as he stood fanning her at the end of the dance. She lifted her eyebrows haughtily. My friend? That parasite? You seemed very friendly at dinner. I usually am with my dinner companion. One''s hostess is to be considered. Oh-I remember-he was telling me some very amusing gossip, although he teased me into fearing he wouldn''t. Now, if you are going to dance this hesitation with me you had better whirl me off. It is Mr. Thornton''s, and I see him coming. Ruyler did not see Doremus until supper was half over and then the young man entered the dining-room hurriedly, his... Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton, Books, Mystery and Suspense, The Avalanche Books>Mystery and Suspense, General Books LLC<

ISBN: 9781153693714

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (1857 - 1948) was a feminist American writer. Her husband discouraged her writing and in 1882 when she published her first novel the family was scandalized… More...

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (1857 - 1948) was a feminist American writer. Her husband discouraged her writing and in 1882 when she published her first novel the family was scandalized. Atherton is best remembered for her California series of novels and short stories. Her stories feature strong heroines who pursue independent careers. The Avalanche is a mystery set in San Francisco. "Price Ruyler knew that many secrets had been inhumed by the earthquake and fire of San Francisco and wondered Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (1857 - 1948) was a feminist American writer. Her husband discouraged her writing and in 1882 when she published her first novel the family was scandalized. Atherton is best remembered for her California series of novels and short stories. Her stories feature strong heroines who pursue independent careers. The Avalanche is a mystery set in San Francisco. "Price Ruyler knew that many secrets had been inhumed by the earthquake and fire of San Francisco and wondered if his wife's had been one of them. After all, she had been born in this city of odd and whispered pasts, and there were moments when his silent mother-in-law suggested a past of her own. That there was a secret of some sort he had been progressively convinced for quite six months. Moreover, he felt equally sure that this impalpable gray cloud had not drifted even transiently between himself and his wife during the first year and a half of their marriage. They had been uncommonly happy; they were happy yet. the difference lay not in the quality of Helene's devotion, enhanced always by an outspoken admiration for himself and his achievements, but in subtle changes of temperament and spirits. Books, Fiction~~General, Avalanche~~Gertrude-Franklin-Horn-Atherton, , , , , , , , , , General Books LLC<

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