Kate Devereux [By A.H. Plomer]. (Paperback)

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.1851 Excerpt: ... Kate was about to answer, when the door opened, and Lionel entered. "Well, Kate," said he, in a frank, pleasant tone of voice, "how have you managed to bewitch Alicia, and keep her to yourself all this morning But what are these " he continued, pointing to the trinkets. "My keepsake to Kate on her departure," replied Alicia, pitying the poor girl's confusion. "What pretty black hair " said Lionel. "I like the style of the ornaments very much. And so you are really going to leave us, Kate. Well, I hope you may be happy in your new situation, and when Alicia and I have a home of our own, we shall be very glad to see you." "I am very much obliged to you, sir," said Kate, for the first time venturing to speak. "During your residence with Mrs. Castlemaine," continued Lionel, "you will see a great deal of company, and become quite a woman of the world. You must be sure not to forget poor Devereux, or I shall never forgive you. What say you, Alicia? Suppose we ask Devereux to meet Kate in our house on our return, and let the marriage take place there?" "I shall be delighted," replied Alicia, laughing; "but Kate's consent has first to be obtained, I believe." She looked towards Kate as she said this, and seeing that she was blushing crimson, and was evidently like to sink through the earth with confusion, she continued, --"Come, Lionel, let us go, it is too bad to tease poor Kate so, --she does not like it." Kate was thankful to be left alone, and as soon as they were out of sight, rejoined the dressmaker. The next day was Sunday, and at the usual time she set off for church by herself, the children going in the carriage with Alicia. Devereux came up to her, when she was about half way, and joined her in sight of various groups of farmers' and peasants' families, wh...