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Title: The Path of Duty, and Other Stories

Author: H. S. Caswell

Release Date: April 15, 2006 [EBook #18181]

Language: English

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THE PATH OF DUTY,

AND OTHER STORIES,

BY

H. S. CASWELL,

Montreal:
JOHN LOVELL, 28 AND 25 ST. NICHOLAS STREET.
1874.

CONTENTS.

CLARA ROSCOM; OR, THE PATH OF DUTY;-- Page.

CHAPTER I.
A Sudden Bereavement 1
CHAPTER II.
Success at School 6
CHAPTER III.
Clara at Mrs. Wentworth's Boarding School 12
CHAPTER IV.
Governess in Mr. Leighton's Family 18
CHAPTER V.
Willie Leighton's Return from England 26
CHAPTER VI.
An Evening Party 32
CHAPTER VII.
Failing Health of Clara's Mother 39
CHAPTER VIII.
A Bright Dream and Peaceful End 45
CHAPTER IX.
Friendly Attentions 56
CHAPTER X.
A Surprise 60
CHAPTER XI.
Embarrassing Interviews 65
CHAPTER XII.
A New England Home 76
CHAPTER XIII.
New Occupations 83
CHAPTER XIV.
School at Mill Town 91
CHAPTER XV.
A Happy Re-union 96
CHAPTER XVI.
Miss Simmond's Story 105
CHAPTER XVII.
Penitent and Forgiven 117
CHAPTER XVIII.
A New Joy 123
CHAPTER XIX.
Uncle Charles 127
CHAPTER XX.
Lights and Shadows 132
CHAPTER XXI.
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