Thereby Hangs a Tale. Volume One
“Ed—Ward!”
“Yes, mum.”
A stiff, high-shouldered footman turned round as he reached the breakfast-room door.
“Are you sure Sir Hampton has been called?”
“Yes, mum.”
“And did Smith take up her ladyship’s hot water?”
“Yes, mum.”
“Are the young ladies coming down?”
“They went out for a walk nearly an hour ago, mum.”
“Dear me! and such a damp morning, too! Did they take their waterproofs?”
“Please, ’m, I didn’t see them go.”
“Look if they’re hanging in the hall, Edward.”
George Manville Fenn
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A Peep at Tolcarne.
In Pall Mall.
First Encounters.
Rather Unpleasant.
The Writer of the Letter.
All among the Ferns.
Jenkles’s Confession.
“Our next meeting.”
Sam Jenkles Prepares for an Expedition.
Going the Rounds.
The Lion at Home.
Hebe.
Mishaps.
Polly’s troubles.
Mrs Jenkles’s Morning Call.
Love Minor.
Kinks in the Line.
Two Scenes.
“Sing Heigh—Sing Ho!”
A Ceremonious Call.
A Friendly Call.
Aunt Matty is Cross.
Proposals.
An Interview with Barney Sturt.
Frank Pratt’s Cross-Examination, and Après.
Misunderstanding.
Invitations.
Before Dinner.
After Dinner.
Speaking to Papa.
Very Dreamy.
A Little Confession.
A Revelation.
With the Owner.
In Transition.
Mistaken Zeal.
Correspondence.
New Lodgings.
Not Musical.
Between Friends.
Lady Rea’s State of Mind.
Frank a Visitor.
A Proposal.
In the Woods.
The Use of Money.
In the Square Called Russell.
Netta’s Appeal.
Waiting for News.
A Visit.
At Home.
Too Late.
Three Months After.
A Fellow-Traveller.
A Quiet Wedding.
Conclusion.