This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1862 Excerpt: ...great interest!" "Oh! Mr. Morton, I thank you sincerely for your kind expressions; I am sure any one might take you for a gentleman, and I for one should never be ashamed of owning you as a friend." "Good morning, Miss Carpenter, (taking off my hat): you are now approaching your own residence, and it would never do for ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1862 Excerpt: ...great interest!" "Oh! Mr. Morton, I thank you sincerely for your kind expressions; I am sure any one might take you for a gentleman, and I for one should never be ashamed of owning you as a friend." "Good morning, Miss Carpenter, (taking off my hat): you are now approaching your own residence, and it would never do for Miss Carpenter to be seen riding by the side of Henry Morton; but we shall meet again." Still holding my hat in my hand, I was in the act of moving away, when she said, "Henry Morton, can you meet me this day week at the same hour and at the same place?" "I will," I replied. She then extended to me her gloved hand, which I took and kissed, and galloped off, ready to burst with laughter. CHAPTER VI. Reflections.--Return to the Shepherds' Hut.--My Flock above their Number.--The Meeting with Miss Carpenter.--Interesting Dialogue.--Indignation of the Lady.--Start for Melbourne with Sheep.--Coarse Jokes of the Shepherds. Let not the reader put my conduct down as base; I knew the lady, and the next interview will prove how valuable would have been her affection. I was not long reaching Traquair; the letter was delivered, and after partaking of an excellent dinner, I mounted my horse to return to Sweetvale. On passing the spot where I had taken leave of Miss Carpenter, I thought how different were my feelings at that moment to what I had felt at revisiting the scenes of former partings, where the heart was really and deeply interested. It was not until again reaching the inn that I remembered that that day week I should be on my way to Melbourne with the fat sheep. I felt half vexed that I had RETURN TO THE SHEPHERDS' HUT. 171 agreed to meet Miss Carpenter, for conscience told me that I had no right to tr...
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Add this copy of Memoirs of a Chequered Life, Volume 3... to cart. $63.22, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Nabu Press.
