Excerpt from In Shallow Waters, Vol. 1 of 2 Agnes leake's departure for Australia created much interest in the little world which had known her from a child. Even the marriage of her sister Kate failed to be regarded as a more considerable event. Agnes had always been a pretty, gentle creature, full of fastidious sensibilities, and noticeable for her refined taste. Her brothers and sisters had spoilt her; her friends had humoured her she was young enough and sweet enough to be pardoned vol. I. 12 the household AT the stepping stones. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Still Waters, Vol. 1 of 2 Grammar School, then in excellent repute, as well for scholarship, as for its high moral tone. It was a cheerful house. The best rooms had the unfortunate propensity of looking upon the street, but behind there was a sunny walled garden, famous for its fruit trees, and with a luxuriance of old-fashioned flowers bordering the more useful vegetable produc tions. There were broad gravel walks to pace in winter, and no lack of shady retreats for summer. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Deep Waters, Vol. 1 of 3: A Novel Oh, my dog, my dog, you are dreadfully hurt! Why did not you mind me? And how could you, sir, be so cruel? I begged you not -it is only his way with strangers - he never hurt any one in his life. You have killed my dear Old dog. I am sure you have! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Deep Waters, Vol. 2: A Novel Not all that England could say, or do, or feel, however, could call back her dead to life, or give to some Of her living what they had lost for her sake, and in her des'pite Arthur Sydney had learnt by this time that it was hopeless to think of any more service; his work in the field was done; and if he could crawl and creep on in the world a few years more, it was as much as he could look for. So. As one who had received his orders, and knew they must be obeyed, be submitted without. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Secret of the Sands, or the Water Lily and Her Crew, Vol. 1 of 2: A Nautical Novel Such voyages, however, if of any considerable length, are sure to abound in adventure; and, in selecting one as the groundwork of my story, it has been my aim to endeavour at once to make it interesting and readable to those who have a liking for the sea and for nautical adventure, and to con vey a few useful hints (gathered from my own experience) respecting the design and manage ment of small craft, and of the precautions which are so absolutely necessary in the navigating of them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Waters of Marah, Vol. 1 of 3 Mrs. Deane was aged, sweet-tempered, kind, stately, and very handsome, and held the dogma of the infallibility of Charlie in all things, as well as a strong belief in his capacity for becoming Lord Chancellor, Field Marshal of the Forces, and Archbishop of Canterbury, together or separately, if he directed his efforts rightly. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Sink or Swim?, Vol. 1 of 3: A Novel IF I hadn't heard it from Ms. Clay herself, I never would have believed it! To think that John Beacham, Who's a sensible man as men go, should be marrying an Irishwoman! If Honor Blake was English - born now, one wouldn't blame him so much; but to choose a girl that comes of people Who, as everyone knows, you can't trust farther than you can see them, is What I call a sin and a shame. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.