Ann S. Stephens

Name: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Author: Ann S. Stephens

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1864)

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“Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper”, published in 1864, is a work by Ann S. Stephens. It explores elements such as Clo, Dolph and Mellen.

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Ann S. Stephens, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1864)

“ The fever and the insanity passed at length; he lay upon the ground, staring up at the cold sky, the letter still clutched in one hand, the other dug deeply into the earth, in a wild conflict of passion that shook him to the soul. He raised himself and looked about; it seemed as if he had been suffering in a mad dream—he glanced down at the letter—that brought conviction back.
He sat there for a long time revolving vague plans in his mind, and deciding upon the course he would pursue.
"Meet craft with craft," he muttered; "so I will." ”

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Ann S. Stephens, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1864)

“ Dar's a syrup fur ye! She nebber gubs a pusson orders widout eben lookin' at 'em—she ain't so high and mighty dat de ground ain't good 'nuff for her ter walk on! Not but what missus a mighty fine woman—she steps off like a queen, and I tell yer when she's dressed der ain't many kin hold a candle ter her, and as fur takin' de shine off, wal, I'd jis' like ter see anybody do dat."
"It's all true," said 'Dolph, "as true as preachin'!"
"Mr. 'Dolph," said Clo, gravely, "don't take dem seriousnesses so lightsome on yer lips." ”

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Ann S. Stephens, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1864)

“ They were perfectly well aware, those three sable dignitaries, that something was wrong in the house; servants always do know when anything out of the common routine happens, and no pretence can blind their watchful eyes.
"Marster says he won't see nobody more," observed 'Dolph, as he entered the room where Clo was rolling out her pie-crust, and Victoria busily occupied in watching her.
"I wonder what's come over 'em all," said Vic. "Der's missus was a walkin' up an' down like a crazy woman—"
"An' she didn't eat no breakfast," interrupted 'Dolph, "an' she never teched a thing yesterday." ”

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Ann S. Stephens, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1864)

“ I'll jis' taste de tart to see ef it's good—it kinder eases my mind like."
"In course it does," said 'Dolph, and he cut the tart into four pieces, having an idea that the last slice would revert to him in the end.
They ate the pie and talked amicably over it, while in the end 'Dolph received the extra piece by earnestly pressing it on his companions, who in turn insisted upon his eating it himself.
"Mebby Sally'd like a taste," he said, virtuously.
"Sally, 'deed!" cried Clo. "It's nuff fur her ter see such tings widout eatin' 'em—a lazy, good-fur-notin' piece." ”

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Ann S. Stephens, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1864)

“ It's my 'pinion der's more heart-ache under dem looks dan anythin' else."
"Dat's jis' what I tink," assented 'Dolph.
Clorinda, from her station at the pastryboard, gave a sniff of doubtful meaning to attract their attention, tossed her head till her frizzed locks shook as if in a high wind, brought her rolling-pin down on the board with great energy, and remained silent for the express purpose of being questioned.
"What does yer tink 'bout it, Miss Clorindy?" asked 'Dolph. "Yer sentiments is allers so conspicerous dat I be glad to have der 'lumination on dis pint." ”

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Ann S. Stephens, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1864)

“ He rang the bell and gave strict orders to 'Dolph:
"Let no one else in to-day; I have letters to write; I will not see another human being."
'Dolph bowed himself out, and took his way to the lower regions, to communicate to Clo and Victoria the commands his master had given. Those three servants kept themselves aloof from the few others employed for tasks which they considered too menial for the dignity of their position, and these gaping youths and girls were strictly forbidden to enter the apartment in which Clo had installed herself. ”

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Ann S. Stephens, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1864)

“ Let it rest there. If I am hated by those I love, be it so; hate does not kill, and love cannot be expected to last for ever, with men or women. I must have the money. I can submit to no further delay. If I do not hear from you to-morrow I shall come to the house in the night—so be prepared."
There was no signature—it needed none. Mellen knew only too well who the writer was, knew it as thoroughly as he did the name of the woman for whom it was intended.
For a full half hour Grantley Mellen was a madman ”

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