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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 'It is one fact, sir, that I am a widow, ' she said. 'It is another fact, that I am going to be marriedagain.'There she paused, and smiled at some thought that occurred to her. Doctor Wybrow was notfavourably impressed by her smile-there was something at once sad and cruel in it. It came slowly, and it went away suddenly. He began to doubt whether he had been wise in acting on his firstimpression. His mind reverted to the commonplace patients and the discoverable maladies that werewaiting for him, with a certain tender regret.The lady went on.'My approaching marriage, ' she said, 'has one embarrassing circumstance connected with it. Thegentleman whose wife I am to be, was engaged to another lady when he happened to meet with me, abroad: that lady, mind, being of his own blood and family, related to him as his cousin. I haveinnocently robbed her of her lover, and destroyed her prospects in life. Innocently, I say-becausehe told me nothing of his engagement until after I had accepted him. When we next met inEngland-and when there was danger, no doubt, of the affair coming to my knowledge-he toldme the truth. I was naturally indignant. He had his excuse ready; he showed me a letter from the ladyherself, releasing him from his engagement. A more noble, a more high-minded letter, I never readin my life. I cried over it-I who have no tears in me for sorrows of my own If the letter had lefthim any hope of being forgiven, I would have positively refused to marry him. But the firmness ofit-without anger, without a word of reproach, with heartfelt wishes even for his happiness-thefirmness of it, I say, left him no hope. He appealed to my compassion; he appealed to his love forme. You know what women are. I too was soft-hearted-I said, Very well: yes In a week more (Itremble as I think of it) we are to be married.'She did really tremble-she was obliged to pause and compose herself, before she could go on.The Doctor, waiting for more facts, began to fear that he stood committed to a long story. 'Forgiveme for reminding you that I have suffering persons waiting to see me, ' he said. 'The sooner you cancome to the point, the better for my patients and for me.'The strange smile-at once so sad and so cruel-showed itself again on the lady's lips. 'Everyword I have said is to the point, ' she answered. 'You will see it yourself in a moment more.'She resumed her narr.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. 'It is one fact, sir, that I am a widow, ' she said. 'It is another fact, that I am going to be marriedagain.'There she paused, and smiled at some thought that occurred to her. Doctor Wybrow was notfavourably impressed by her smile-there was something at once sad and cruel in it. It came slowly, and it went away suddenly. He began to doubt whether he had been wise in acting on his firstimpression. His mind reverted to the commonplace patients and the discoverable maladies that werewaiting for him, with a certain tender regret.The lady went on.'My approaching marriage, ' she said, 'has one embarrassing circumstance connected with it. Thegentleman whose wife I am to be, was engaged to another lady when he happened to meet with me, abroad: that lady, mind, being of his own blood and family, related to him as his cousin. I haveinnocently robbed her of her lover, and destroyed her prospects in life. Innocently, I say-becausehe told me nothing of his engagement until after I had accepted him. When we next met inEngland-and when there was danger, no doubt, of the affair coming to my knowledge-he toldme the truth. I was naturally indignant. He had his excuse ready; he showed me a letter from the ladyherself, releasing him from his engagement. A more noble, a more high-minded letter, I never readin my life. I cried over it-I who have no tears in me for sorrows of my own If the letter had lefthim any hope of being forgiven, I would have positively refused to marry him. But the firmness ofit-without anger, without a word of reproach, with heartfelt wishes even for his happiness-thefirmness of it, I say, left him no hope. He appealed to my compassion; he appealed to his love forme. You know what women are. I too was soft-hearted-I said, Very well: yes In a week more (Itremble as I think of it) we are to be married.'She did really tremble-she was obliged to pause and compose herself, before she could go on.The Doctor, waiting for more facts, began to fear that he stood committed to a long story. 'Forgiveme for reminding you that I have suffering persons waiting to see me, ' he said. 'The sooner you cancome to the point, the better for my patients and for me.'The strange smile-at once so sad and so cruel-showed itself again on the lady's lips. 'Everyword I have said is to the point, ' she answered. 'You will see it yourself in a moment more.'She resumed her narr.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Ever see a shoe on the side of the road and wonder how it got there or searched your house for a missing shoe never to be found?The Lost Shoe is a heartwarming tale that laces together the adventure of a Right Shoe that gets separated from his owner and Left Shoe.During his journey Right Shoe questions if he will ever be useful again. Experiencing a range of emotions from sadness to pure joy, Right Shoe continues to hope for the best. Feeling like a heel, he remembers there are some things in life that you have no control over so you should relax and go with the flow.Right Shoe learns a priceless life lesson that everybody is unique and each person needs to embrace their distinctive qualities. Everyone can be useful in their own way if given a chance. With the help of a beachcomber, cat, puppy, and nurse, Right Shoe finds an unexpected special new owner, showing that determination can lead to a happy ending.Join Right Shoe in an adventure of miss-steps taking him from the shoe store to a hospital and stops in-between, searching for his real sole and a new purpose in life. Although Right Shoe doesn't find his Left Shoe or former owner, he discovers through invaluable experiences that he can be happy and useful in a whole new way.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The Moonstone, a priceless Indian diamond which had been brought to England as spoils of war, is given to Rachel Verrinder on her eighteenth birthday. That very night, the stone is stolen. Suspicion then falls on a hunchbacked housemaid, on Rachel's cousin Franklin Blake, on a troupe of mysterious Indian jugglers, and on Rachel herself. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Moonstone, a priceless Indian diamond which had been brought to England as spoils of war, is given to Rachel Verrinder on her eighteenth birthday. That very night, the stone is stolen. Suspicion then falls on a hunchbacked housemaid, on Rachel's cousin Franklin Blake, on a troupe of mysterious Indian jugglers, and on Rachel herself.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Gorst, Ade (illustrator).

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