A Sane Lunatic

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1882. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIX. LILY ISLAND. ' So now we are rich are we not ?' she said And faltered, all trembling with love confessed; And I, with knowing I was so dear, Trembled, but gathered my rose to my breast; And Love was answered, and Life was clear. --Mbs. Z. B. Gubtapsos. THE supper room is opened, and the guests are coming and going through the house. Blanche is at the piano, surrounded by a little circle of musiclovers. How she sings to-night! The song she has chosen is a new setting of old familiar words, and they cause Leslie, passing through the room, to pause and listen with a half smile on her lips. I'd be so loving, so faithful, Douglas, Tender and true. Tom Laible approaches her as she moves into the hall. What a voice! he says. I used to believe that when she was singing, was the only time Miss Appleton's true character showed itself. What do you believe now?' asks Leslie, innocently. Least said soonest mended, returns Tom a little shamefacedly. Miss Forrest, he continues, I wish to enlist your sympathy and assistance. Mine? On Miss Valentine's account. She has neglected me shamefully all the evening. Neglected him shamefully! Leslie wonders at the egotism and selfishness of mankind A little gleam of mischief lights her eyes. What wonder? She sees you every day. Now these young gentlemen, here, to-night, are new and interesting. That may be; but I don't propose to be eluded and ignored as I have been hitherto. . I don't see any remedy for your sufferings. But I do. Will you say to Miss Valentine just what I teach you? Really I don't know. Teach me first, and I'll judge. You are delightful, Miss Forrest. This is a new kind of' Dites-luf isn't it? All you need say is, Nell, my darling-- But I never call Nell, 'darling, ' interr...