Hilton Hall, Or, a Thorn in the Flesh; A Novel (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. 1898 Excerpt: ...and if not it might mean a separation, as she had made a number very unfriendly to her. She knew better than to cash them, and did not, but they had a serious misunderstanding as she saw he had returned to his old associates. He admitted he had and obstinately refused to be reformed. There was no use to argue longer, as the coldness and distance between them grew more apparent after each discussion. She knew her lite was again to be the same monotonous round, but it was to terminate abruptly. CHAPTER XXIV. RICHMOND Speech was given to man to conceal his thoughts.--Voltaire The troubles Helen had passed through caused a severe attack of neuralgia, which increased as the cold weather set in. Donnallen proposed she should try change of climate. He had friends in Georgia, and they would be most kind to her and pleased to make her acquaintance. They were deeply indebted to him, all they possessed they owed to his kindness. Then too the climate was delightful. Helen consented to go, packing her trunks and sent those she did not need to his bank where they would be stored. One bright February morning they proceeded on their journey, stopping at Washington as business there required his attention. After a few days, they continued on their journey. Helen was much amused, as they went aboard the boat, watching the negroes on the wharf, and listening to their sweet melodies, Sailing down the Potomac, Hilton, whose manners were simple, with pleasant voice, pointed out the important strategical points during the civil war. They had a splendid view of the residence and birthplace of Washington, Helen, inhaled with delight the fresh draughts of air, and forgot the pain as she viewed the cheerful landscape. There was much too of sadness in the ruin wrought by the war. Mr. ...