The Specter Bridegroom part 3
She could read without great difficulty, and had spelled her way through several church legends, and almost all the chivalric wonders of the Heldenbuch....
The Specter Bridegroom part 2
Washington Irving (1783-1859)
Washington Irving was born in New York City in 1783, during the British occupation. He was in the diplomatic service for the...
The Specter Bridegroom part 1
It need hardly be said that the literature of the United States is a direct offshoot of that of England. The writings of the...
Miss Tempy` Watchers part 9
“She didnt begin to age until two or three years ago, did she?” asked Mrs. Crowe. “I never saw anybody keep her looks as...
Miss Tempy` Watchers part 8
“There never was a better man,” responded Mrs. Crowe, in a really cheerful tone. She had recovered from her feeling of nervous dread, the...
Miss Tempy` Watchers part 7
“Tis a great thing for anybody to have got through, aint it?” said Mrs. Crowe softly, as she began to go down the stairs...
Miss Tempy` Watchers part 6
This touched upon an exciting subject to active members of that parish. Miss Binson and Mrs. Crowe belonged to opposite parties and liad at...
Miss Tempy` Watchers part 5
The women looked at each other in silence; the magnitude of the generous sacrifice was almost too great for their comprehension.
“She was just poor...
Miss Tempy` Watchers part 4
“Some ofem came to our house, I know,” said Miss Binson. “Shed lake a lot o trouble to please a child, `tead o shoving...
Miss Tempy` Watchers part 3
“She was the freest-handed woman that ever I knew,” said Mrs. Crowe, decidedly. “According to her means, she gave away more than anybody. I...
