The Island House: A Tale for the Young Folks

· 1891

The old carrier stopped his jolting cart--an easy thing to do, for the wearied horse was glad of the chance of halting--and the passenger leisurely descended. With her descended also a bulging umbrella and numerous packages. "Good night, young man!" she exclaimed. She thought this a very polite way of addressing men whom she regarded as somewhat beneath her in social station.…

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