The Devil's GardenWilliam Dale and Mavis are both in service with Lord Barradine. Dale wants to move up in the world, and, with Barradine's influence is appointed postmaster. When loses his temper at a soldier, William puts his job in danger. Mavis goes back to Barradine for help; the cost of help will be giving in to Barradine. Dale's job is again secure, but when he discovers Mavis's infidelity, he kills Barradine and gets away with it. The murder haunts him. Years later, William and Mavis take young Norah in, William discovers he is drawn to her. To his horror, William realizes he is no better than Barradine. Seeking forgiveness, he sacrifices his life saving some little girls from a huge fire. |
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... gone on record . It is on record over at Rodhaven . " " London isn't Rodhaven either . " Then once again the talk became serious ; and once again Ridgett saw in Mrs. Dale's white face , trembling fingers , and narrowed eyes , the deadly ...
... gone on record . It is on record over at Rodhaven . " " London isn't Rodhaven either . " Then once again the talk became serious ; and once again Ridgett saw in Mrs. Dale's white face , trembling fingers , and narrowed eyes , the deadly ...
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... gone . His wife was sleeping peacefully . He could feel the warmth of her body close against him ; her breath , drawn so lightly and regularly , just touched his face ; and he edged away cautiously , seeking space in which to turn ...
... gone . His wife was sleeping peacefully . He could feel the warmth of her body close against him ; her breath , drawn so lightly and regularly , just touched his face ; and he edged away cautiously , seeking space in which to turn ...
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... gone rotten and crumbling to dust . The spaces between the blinds and window - frames were white instead of gray ; the sun had risen ; present- ly the whole room was visible . Mavis ' little face showed pink and warm as a baby's above ...
... gone rotten and crumbling to dust . The spaces between the blinds and window - frames were white instead of gray ; the sun had risen ; present- ly the whole room was visible . Mavis ' little face showed pink and warm as a baby's above ...
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... gone into this matter very carefully , and I may tell you at once that we have come to certain conclusions . " " Yes , sir . " Dale found himself obliged to clear his throat before uttering the two words . His voice had grown husky ...
... gone into this matter very carefully , and I may tell you at once that we have come to certain conclusions . " " Yes , sir . " Dale found himself obliged to clear his throat before uttering the two words . His voice had grown husky ...
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... gone , and only his courage remained . These men were hostile to him ; they had prejudged him ; their deadly politeness and their airs of suave impar- tiality could not conceal their abominable intentions . He had trusted them , and ...
... gone , and only his courage remained . These men were hostile to him ; they had prejudged him ; their deadly politeness and their airs of suave impar- tiality could not conceal their abominable intentions . He had trusted them , and ...
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