Winifreds Sacrifice — Georgie Sheldon

Pretty, young Miss Winifred Beresford's father demands that she marry old Martin Metcalf, purely for financial advantage.Written by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843???1926), and copyright 1899 by Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 64,000 words.Contents: I. - Her Father's Will. II. - When Fortune Intervenes. III. - Love Points the Way. IV. - Acquaintance Breeds Respect. V. - Cupid Speaks. VI. - A Midnight Meeting. VII. - On Plea of Business. VIII. - The Fête. IX. - Mr. Beresford is Alarmed. X. - Letters and Interviews. XI. - Was the Man Mad? XII. - I Shall be Loyal. XIII. - Where Brook and River Met. XIV. - A Chapter of Accidents. XV. - Better Anyone Than You! XVI. - Tampered Letters. XVII. - Nor Wealth Nor Wit! XVIII. - The Club Tournament. XIX. - In the Valley of the Shadow. XX. - An Anguished Promise. XXI. - The Way of the World. XXII. - In the Secret Drawer. XXIII. - Subtle Changes. XXIV. - Two Short Weeks.