The curse of gold

by Ann S. Stephens

Transcriber’s Note:

The cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain.

THE CURSE OF GOLD.

BY

MRS. ANN S. STEPHENS.

AUTHOR OF “WIVES AND WIDOWS,” “FASHION AND FAMINE,” “THE SOLDIER’S ORPHANS,” “THE REJECTED WIFE,” “THE OLD HOMESTEAD,” “THE WIFE’S SECRET,” “MABEL’S MISTAKE,” “THE GOLD BRICK,” “SILENT STRUGGLES,” “MARY DERWENT,” “DOUBLY FALSE,” “THE HEIRESS.”

Earth teems with good and evil: from her breast

The rooted corn springs vigorous to the sun;

While summer breezes toss its bearded crest

Until a glorious ripening work is done.