Elsie and Her Loved Ones (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ...time for my birdlings to go to their nests," said Violet, rising and taking lled's hand. "Bid good-night to papa and the rest and we will go." CHAPTER XIII "WoULn you enjoy a little stroll about the grounds before seeking your nest for the night, dearest?" asked Harold of Grace, speaking so softly that the words reached no ear but hers. "I think I should--with pleasant company," she added, a twinkle of fun in her eyes as she lifted them to his, so full of love and admiration. "He who gives the invitation will do his best to be that," he returned, offering his arm as they both rose to their feet. A few minutes later they were seated in the arbor on the edge of the cliff overlooking the river--the very place where he had first told the story of his love and she had acknowledged its return. Both remembered that now, and the pleasant story was told again. A little silence followed, broken presently by Grace. "What a lovely scene this is What a grand old river I am always sorry to leave it, though glad, too, to go home to our own place in the sunny south." "Yes; a winter here would be too, cold for my frail patient," said Harold, pressing affectionately the small white hand he held in his. "For which reason, as well as others, I am glad we have homes in the sunny south. I only wish that you and I might at once make another for ourselves." "But father won't allow that for several years to come; and as he lets us be together as much as we will, don't you think we ought to try to be content to do as he says about--about the time for marrying?" "Yes, dearest; and I really do try to be content." "Yonder lies...