The discarded daughter; or, The children of the isle

Transcriber’s Note:
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MRS. E. D. E. N. SOUTHWORTH
Author of “Ishmael,” “The Hidden Hand,” “The Bride’s Fate,” “The Changed Brides,” etc.
GROSSET & DUNLAP
PUBLISHERS: NEW YORK
The Island lies nine leagues away.
Along its solitary shore
Of craggy rock and sandy bay,
No sound but ocean’s roar,
Save where the bold, wild sea-bird makes her home,
Her shrill cry coming through the sparkling foam.