BY THE

REV. JOHN ISABELL,

AUTHOR OF “CORNISH TEMPERANCE TALES," ETC.

IN TWO VOLUMES.

VOL. II.

London:
SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON, SEARLE, & RIVINGTON,
CROWN BUILDINGS, 188, FLEET STREET.

1885.

BY THE CORNISH SEA.

CHAPTER I.

THOUGHTS OF LOVE.

She listend with a flitting blush,
With downcast eyes and modest grace ;
For well she knew I could not chuse
But gaze upon her face.

Coleridge.

“WELL, Jane, my nevy have a done a fine stroke of business to-day,” said Uncle Anthony, bustling into the room.

“ Has Captain Shortridge been very friendly ? ” she inquired.

“ 'Tes my solemn opinion, Jane," said the old man, “and I'm willin' to take

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