Whirlwind's Year (Paperback)

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. 1908. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXVI "I WONDER" HARRY Eversley called at the Monarch Hotel. Mr. Flint, so the manager informed him, had left; he believed he had sailed for Australia. He was sorry to lose him; he was the best, most considerate guest he ever had in the hotel. Gone Harry hardly believed it. Great indeed was his surprise and dismay; and what about the money he owed? "He left a letter for you, and a package. He thought you would call," said the manager. "Perhaps you would like to go to his room. You can read it at your leisure, without fear of interruption. Henceforth in the manager's mind the vacant rooms were always thought of as Mr. Flint's. Harry received the letter and package, opening the former with some misgivings. It was a long letter, he saw that at once. As he turned it over three papers fell on the floor, they were his acknowledgments for the sums advanced. As he read the letter he became absorbed, lost in wonder at the generosity of the man, at his utter self-effacement. Greg had no hard words to write; he did not even allude to Harry's outburst at Sir William's house. It was a passionate appeal to Harry not to throw happiness away when it lay ready to his hand. It advised him to marry Hatty Ardmore, to love and cherish her as a prize beyond all worth. Then came the allusion to money matters. "You think I am a mere money-lender," wrote Greg. "A man who trades on the misfortunes and weaknesses of others. You are mistaken; I am not. My name is not Greg Flint, it is Greg Thornton, and I am the Thornton of 'Greg's Luck' mine. I tell you this to dispel any lingering doubts you may have about me. Do not hesitate to accept the enclosed acknowledgments; I make you and Miss Ardmore a present of them. I am rich; I do not want the money, and I have no one dependent upon...