A. L. BURT COMPANY,
PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK
Copyright, 1904,
BY
A. S. Barnes & Co.
TO
Mable
On her wedding day, I dedicate
this story with affection
September 8, 1904
PREFACE
This story is intended to supplement the trilogy of romances in which I have endeavored to show forth the Virginian character under varying conditions.
"Dorothy South" dealt with Virginia life and character before the Confederate war.
"The Master of Warlock" had to do with the Virginians during the early years of the war, when their struggle seemed hopeful of success.
"Evelyn Byrd" was a study of the same people as they confronted certain disaster and defeat.