Was It Right to Forgive?; A Domestic Romance

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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book from the publisher. 1899. Excerpt: ... organizer, and excel in setting every one around you either to work or play.' "Now, Yanna, it is my turn. Your duty is to forgive Emma Filmer, and to do good to her just because she did evil to you--which is a nice way of saying, go to the Filmer ball, and be as lovely to Harry as possible." "You know father does not like me to go to dances; and Mrs. Filmer will not understand my presence in the light you put it. She does not think I have been badly used, and she would not consider my being 'lovely to Harry' a kindness. I would rather talk no more on that subject." "Very well." Miss Alida said the words with an air of disappointment, and then walked to the window to recover herself. In a few minutes she turned round, and said pleasantly: "What will you do with your afternoon, Adriana?" "I thought of going to see sister Augusta. I have not been near her for nearly two weeks. Antony spoke of one of the children being unwell.' "Would you like me to drive you there? I can do so as I go for Mrs. Daly.' "No, cousin. Augusta would think I was putting on airs, and would scold me for it. I will take the cars or walk.' "Give my remembrance to her, and ask if she will join our society.' In half-an-hour Adriana was ready for her visit, and Miss Alida watched her going down the avenue, walking swiftly and erect, with her head well up, and her neatly-folded umbrella in her hand. The afternoon was bright and pleasant, warm for the season, and Adriana was much exhilarated by the walk, when she reached her destination. It was in that part of Second Avenue which still retains many traces of its former aristocracy, --a brick house at the corner of a street leading down to the East River. The whole first floor of the building was occupied by her brother-in-law's grocery, the dwelling was immediately abo...