Copyright, 1913, by Charles Scribner's Sons
Published October, 1913
To
John Frederick Byers
Illustrations
| "If I had the power," he thought, "I'd settle this region with innocent people who have been accused of crimes." | [Frontispiece] |
| "Only come back, darlint"—she fought against tears;—"and I'll fill the house with helpers from attic to cellar." | [42] |
| "Now how about a sawmill;—right here?" | [80] |
| During the winter, the Poor Boy made two excursions southward through his valley and beyond. | [86] |
| She suddenly stopped running, and turned and waited for him. | [96] |
| His fingers began to follow an air that flowed with eternal sadness like blood from a broken heart. | [120] |
| "She will always be just as I see her now, no older, untroubled, gentle and dear." | [132] |
| And then carrying her swiftly home, he proceeded to go quite mad. | [144] |