Inhaltsangabe
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.1820 Excerpt: ... each range was a separate hall door for the undisturbed egress and ingress of the occupants, which arrangement prevented Caroline from accidentally meeting her young visitant; nor did she again see her until in a balcony she once more recognized the dimpled cheeks and clustering ringlets of the little incognita, who kissed her hand, and immediately retreated. In the evening a light foot was heard on the staircase, it paused, and presently a head was put in at the door. Caroline arose, and encouraged the child to enter by an assurance that she had hot any thing to fear, and the Bullfinch'spipe so effectually seconded her invitation that the little stranger advanced, bearing in her hand anautumnal Rose which she placed before Henry, saying it was the last in her garden, but that she had gathered it for him. He inquiring her name, she replied 'Gertrude Agnes Hamilton;' adding, that she must now.leave them, as her mamma would be displeased if she staid long, although she had given her leave to take to the sick gentleman a Rose. From that time the visits of Gertrude gradually increased; until at length they became daily, and always accompanied by some offering--fruit, flowers, or a piece of cake. When her store failed she introduced Lufra,' an Italian Greyhound, to 'play' with Henry, and even proposed the addition of' Eleanor,' her doll, to their society, to which offer he acceded with a gratitude suited to the acquisition. Returning one morning from the Well, Caroline beheld advancing a lady of delicate and graceful appearance, leading her considerate little friend; who eagerly ran forward, and throwing herself into her arms, exclaimed mamma, mamma, make haste until I shew you Caroline; this is my dear Caroline. Mrs. Hamilton courtesying smiled and requested th...
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