iron-master's

Updated: June 13, 2025

He began to remember having heard people speak of an iron-master's daughter, whose father had failed and died, and who, after several years of dire poverty, had lately inherited a vast fortune from her father's partner. It had been talked about at the time, a few months ago. This must be she. "You have a great affection for Miss Gresley," he said, in a low voice.

Mary Cholmondeley - Red Pottage

Instances on record of women who have been wooed and won in ten days are to speak it with all possible respect not wanting. But an instance of a woman willing to have it known still remains to be discovered. The iron-master's widow exacted a promise of secrecy before the committed herself When Geoffrey had pledged his word to hold his tongue in public until she gave him leave to speak, Mrs.

Wilkie Collins - Man and Wife