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The Project Gutenberg EBook of Mrs. Hungerford, by Helen C. Black This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net Title: Mrs. Hungerford Notable Women Authors of the Day Author: Helen C. Black Release Date: December 25, 2008 [EBook #27620] Language: English Character set encoding: ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK MRS. HUNGERFORD *** Produced by Daniel Fromont [Transcriber's note: Helen C. BLACK, article "Mrs. Hungerford" in _Notable women authors of the day_ (1893) 1906 edition] NOTABLE WOMEN AUTHORS OF THE DAY, By HELEN C. BLACK _WITH PORTRAITS_ LONDON: MACLAREN AND COMPANY WAITHMAN STREET, PILGRIM STREET, E.C. 1906 CONTENTS (...) _MRS. HUNGERFORD_ (...) It is well worth encountering the perils of the sea, even in the middle of winter, and in the teeth of a north-east wind, if only to experience the absolute comfort and ease with which, in these space-annihilating days, the once-dreaded journey from England to the Emerald Isle can be made. You have resolved to accept a hospitable invitation from Mrs. Hungerford, the well-known author of _Molly Bawn_, etc., to visit her at her lovely house, St. Brenda's, Bandon, co. Cork, where a 'hearty Irish welcome' is promised, and though circumstances prevent your availing yourself of the 'month's holiday' so kindly offered, and limit an absence from home to but four days, it is delightful to find that, travelling by the best of all possible routes--the Irish Mail--it is to be accomplished easily and without any fatiguing haste. Having given due notice of your intentions, you arrive at Euston just in time for the 7.15 a.m. express, and find that by the kindness of the station-master a compartment is reserved, and every arrangement, including an excellent meal, is made for your comfort. The carriages are lighted by electricity, and run so smoothly that it is possible to get a couple of hours' good sleep, which the very early start has made so desirable. On reaching Holyhead at 1.30 p.m. to the minute, you are met by the courteous and attentive marine superintendant Captain Cay, R.N., who takes you straight on board the _Ireland_, the newest additi
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