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Updated: June 14, 2025
Great indeed, was the delight of Jennie Montgomery, when, on a shining, bright May morn, she set forth from "Sunnybank," accompanied by her favorite cousin. "Take good care of my Madge, Jennie. You see she is of two-fold value now. I cannot afford to lose my second daughter for a very long time." Mr.
Gloomy scenes are not agreeable to the general reader we will now pass over the period when death and its inevitable sorrow overshadowed the once festive halls of "Sunnybank." A great change had taken place, yet when settlements had been made the estate was in a better condition than was at first supposed.
What fervent prayers went up at that bedside; what supplications to the throne of God; what anxious enquiries. Day after day found Phillip Lawson wending his way to "Sunnybank." What a mockery the name seemed to convey. The golden sunshine was afraid to enter, save by stealthy glimpses through the barred windows and closed doors. "If Marguerite can only get here soon," said Mrs.
Though Saturday night at "Sunnybank" presented a different scene the faithful picture was often presented to Mr. Verne in a way that filled his soul with a deep religious fervour and inspired him with a filial reverence for the time-honored custom of his worthy ancestors. But of the present.
Spriggins' departure he is seated in the library at "Sunnybank" waiting summons to luncheon. "What is the matter with your time in the office, Stephen?" said Mrs. Montgomery with an amused look upon her face. Mr. Verne glanced at his watch. "I made a mistake of an hour," said he absent-mindedly. "Poor man," thought Mrs.
I think your coming will prolong her life; and you will never regret it, I am sure. Mr. Russell will be your escort, as he will return in three weeks." To this note two postscripts were appended the first in a girlish, uneven hand, was redolent of the boy Arthur's "Florida rose." "Miggie, precious Miggie come to Sunnybank; come to Nina. She is waiting for you.
A pleasant evening was thus spent and Lottie was delighted when it was arranged that she would be allowed to pass many such pleasant hours during Mrs. Montgomery's stay at "Sunnybank." "How thoughtful," was Mr. Verne's comment as he heard the voices in the parlor on his return. Phillip Lawson with a pang at his heart could not but notice the wearied look upon Mr.
Lottie Lawson had gone to "Sunnybank," brimming over with the affairs of the elated Melindy Jane. Marguerite listened to the child's amusing description of the many articles that were hourly displayed by the expectant bride, and when consulted as to the choice of a wedding present, thoughtfully proposed sending one herself. "Oh.
At sight of Lass he lowered his head for a charge. He was king of The Place's dogs, this mighty thoroughbred, Sunnybank Lad. And he did not welcome canine intruders. But he halted midway in his dash toward the puppy who frisked forth so gayly to meet him. For he recognized her as a female. And man is the only animal that will molest the female of his species.
I thank thee, oh, my Father, for sweet, precious Nina." That was all she could say, as with her face in the pillows, she lay until the sun went down, and night fell a second time on Sunnybank.
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