Capitola the Madcap (Paperback)

Excerpt: ...it best to give her a hint to put an abrupt period to her acquaintance, if she had even he slightest, with the heir apparent of the Hidden House. While still hesitating how to begin the conversation, he came up with the young girl, dismounted, and, leading his horse, walked by her side, asking carelessly: "What have you bagged, Cap?" "Some partridges Oh, you should have been out with me and Sweetlips We've had such sport But, anyhow, you shall enjoy your share of the spoils Come home and you shall have some of these partridges broiled for supper, with currant sauce