Inhaltsangabe
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. 1879. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXXIV. MARRIAGE BELLS IN FAIRY DELL. "A sky of rose and gold was o'er us glowing, Around us was the morning breath of May; Then met our soul-tides, thence together flowing, Then kissed our thought-waves, mingling on their way: Can'st tbou forget? "Can'st thou forget the childlike heart-outpouring Of her whose fond faith knew no faltering fears? The lashes drooped to veil her heart adoring, Her speaking silence, and her blissful tears--Can'st thou forgetT T was once more spring-time at Fairy Dell. Tha great war was ended, and was remembered only like one of those terrible convulsions which, at long intervals in the world's history, have shaken the globe to its foundations and covered its surface with ruin and desolation. They had rebuilt the Manor House; and even the little chapel, which later had not been spared by the spoiler, was now enlarged and beautified. The grand old woods had been spared,--for the site, being out of the lines of travel, could not be available as a strategic position. And the ravaged flower-beds and shrubbery had been stocked anew under Genevieve's direction, and, with the zealous cooperation of Maud and Mary, promised to be as lovely as they were on the memorable May morning when our readers were first introduced to Francis D'Arcy and his family. On this present May morning also, the neighboring population were to be seen flocking from every direction toward the Dell. The chime of sweet-toned bells that Sister Rose D'Arcy had sent to her own little chapel from across the sea, was pealing merrily from the belfry, and found a joyous response in every heart among the many hundreds there. About ten o'clock the bridal procession left the Manor House, Gaston leaning on Mrs. Hutchinson, now about to become indeed his mother, whil...
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