Denis Brian

by Denis Brian

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. ... chapter Vni. "Keep innocency and do the thing that is right, For that brings a man peace at the last."--Psalm. It was a beautiful morning late in October when Mr. Maurice left his quiet home for the first time for three years, in order to see what good a short period of relaxation might do him. There were many regrets mingled with the pleasure of the holidays, amongst others the pain of leaving his sister, who was too much invalided to be moved. "It is not that I am really worse, you know, Edmond," she said to him when they parted; "but I should be such a drag upon you, that I am sure you will get well quicker without me." And the cheerful-hearted creature trusted much to the sight of old friends and the revival of old associations. As Mr. Maurice was walking slowly into the station, leaning on Denis's arm, his attention was attracted by a large placard, headed in large characters "Effingham Kaces," and containing a list of excursion trains from various parts. "Ah, Denis," he said, "that is a mournful farewell to me. I wish I could have stayed over next week, but I should not be able to do much. Take care of my class, and see that Willie goes regularly to school. Those races are the curse of the place." Denis promised to do his best, and then turned away to see after the luggage; but as soon as the train was gone, he went back to the placard, for he had caught a few words that attracted his attention. They were on a smaller paper, close beneath the time table, and the words ran "Liowbridge tea-gardens. "Great Attraction!! "In consequence of the postponement of the Effingham Races, the proprietors of the above gardens have been able to prepare a superior entertainment to any yet given. The gardens will be thrown open from Saturday...

26 pages, Paperback

First published September 12, 2013