George Bryant: Or, the Noble Resolve - Softcover

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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.1863 Excerpt: ... CHAPTER V. POVERTY AND CRIME. Weeks passed, and as Mrs. Gordon heard no more from her husband, she began to feel that she was indeed deceived, and the hope of his reformation again died almost entirely away. She could now procure but little work from Mr. Gardner, and though Mrs. Bryant was very kind to her, it yet took all she could earn to support her family. But she was not discouraged; she was sure of a home; and she could certainly earn enough, she thought, for their daily wants. And Henry would soon be able to be of some assistance to her, though she wished to keep him at school as long as she could; for he was a very good scholar, and loved his books very much. A few weeks more passed, and again Mrs. Gordon had a visit from her husband. Again he came for money; and again, although she felt it was for no good purpose he wanted it, she could not refuse, and she gave him all she had at the time. There were some people in Glendule, as in other places, who busied themselves much in the affairs of others. Among the most noted of this class, was a Mrs. Warren, with her two daughters, who lived not a great way from Mrs. Gordon's. "Are you going to the society meeting this afternoon?" said Mrs. Warren, to Mrs. Waitt, a morning caller. "I think of going," said she; "it is a business meeting, 1 believe." "Yes, it is our yearly meeting, and we shall choose our officers. Some talk of having Mrs. Bryant for president, and some, Mrs. Barton. For my part, I shall vote for the latter; Mrs. Bryant is so aristocratic, I cannot bear her." " How can you say so? I think her very sociable and familiar." " That's just as the lady fancies," said Mrs. Warren, with a toss of the head, " but she is too proud to call and see me; however, she can visit that Mrs. Gordon, and sit th...

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