A Marriage in High Life, Volume II

A Marriage in High Life, Volume II

Easter was now fast approaching, and Fitzhenry announced to Emmeline his intention of going out of town for a fortnight,but not to ArlingfordAnd he concluded by saying, that, of course, he 2supposed she would like to pass the time with her father at Charlton. At any other time, and under any other circumstances, how gladly would she have availed herself of the opportunity of returning to her former, peaceful, happy home! But, like a sick person, her feverish mind had for some time past dwelt on Arlingford. She longed to find herself again there, for there, they must meetthere they might be alone! and she could not help hoping for some explanation between them, which might make her, at least, less miserable. Fitzhenrys manner towards her had of late changed: it had no longer the ease of indifference, the coldness of mere civility; but, alas! it had only changed to apparent dislike, or at least displeasure. He observed her 3more; but his observations seemed always to prejudice him still more against her. And yet, what could she do? or what leave undone? She had tried all means to please him, and all had failed. She first had followed the dictates of her own heart, and then, relying on Pelhams knowledge of her husbands character, and on his advice, she had played a part most unnatural to herthat of a gay, unfeeling woman of the world, when her heart was breaking. All, in turn, seemed to be wrong. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 67670
Author: Scott, Lady (Caroline Lucy)
Release Date: Mar 20, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Colburn
Publication Date: 1828
Publisher Country: UK

Contributors

Editor: Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady, 1775-1861