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Title: Jessica, the Heiress

Author: Evelyn Raymond

Release Date: September 24, 2009 [eBook #30074]

Language: English

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JESSICA, THE HEIRESS

by

EVELYN RAYMOND

Author of "Jessica Trent," "Jessica Trent's Inheritance," etc.

Whitman Publishing Co.
Racine, Wisconsin

Copyright, 1904, by The Federal Book Company

Jessica, the Heiress

Printed by
Western Printing & Lithographing Co.
Racine, Wis.

Printed in U.S.A.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I Jessica Disappears 11
II The Hush of Anxiety 22
III Old Century Takes the Trail 31
IV Deliverance 41
V Jessica's Story 50
VI Behind Locked Doors 59
VII A Royal Gift 70
VIII The Face at the Window 79
IX The Prisoner Disappears 90
X On the Road Home 99
XI The Passing of Old Century 110
XII The Rebellion of the Lads. 121
XIII Ned's Story 131
XIV Taking the Doctor's Advice 140
XV Ninian's Greeting 150
XVI Jessica Gets Her Wish 161
XVII The Cactus Hedge 170
XVIII What the Sabbath Brought 180
XIX Antonio's Confession