Ellen, Countess of Castle Howel (Volume 2); A Novel - Softcover

Bennett, Mrs.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0217828558 ISBN 13: 9780217828550

Publisher: General Books LLC, 2012

Synopsis

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. 1794. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Evelyn; my Lord turned hastily to the window, and Mrs. Gordon to her feat. Lady Mappleton, Ellen and Caroline formed a little group, half angry and half laughing at Winifred's distress, who stood crying behind her Mistress's chair; when a servant entered with Joseph's humble duty to his lord, and beg'd to fp eak with him. " This locket I fee is not to be found," said Gordon, " Joseph wants Lord Claver;ton's interference in his favor." Lord Claverton a little ashamed of a manœuvre of his servant's, which he was conscious had his sanction, was rather embarrassed; he did not chuse however to appear as a party in so vexatious a business in its present stats, much less did he wish any thing should transpire, that could lead to his concern in it originally. The servant waiting for an answer; Ellen begged Lord Claverton, would have Joseph in," that we may hear," continued she, " the history of this famous locket," and his Lordship still hesitating, Joseph entered, followed by an elderly woman. Winifred was in her way, no less ashamed of the part she had acted, than his Lordship, and fearful of the consequences not only to herself, but poor tear Mr. Joseph, as she had received the locket of Mr. Evelyn under solemn promise of pursuading Ellen to wear k for his fake, but had been coaxed out of it by Joseph, who told her it would be much more to her interest, and bis, if her mistress never thought of Evelyn or his locket she set up a loud lamentation as soon as she saw him. " My Lord," stammered Joseph, " the locket I received from--Mrs. Winifred gave." " /cive," interrupted Winifred in a fright. 1 K 2 "That "That I--Itook."--" Took! what, did you steal it?' said Gordon. " Steal! Mister Cordon; I dare say Mr. Joseph scorns your words," answered Winifred, spitefully. "...

Edition details

• Publisher: General Books LLC
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0217828558
• ISBN 13: 9780217828550
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 68