[Gutenberg 4631] • The Hand but Not the Heart; Or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring

[Gutenberg 4631] • The Hand but Not the Heart; Or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring

T. S. Arthur's The Hand, But Not the Heart is a romantic novel following the life-trials of Jennifer Loring.

Excerpt from The Hand but Not the Heart: Or the Life-Trials of Jessie Loring

"Paul!" The young man started, and a delicate flush mantled his handsome face, as he turned to the lady who had pronounced his name in a tone slightly indicative of surprise.

"Ah! Mrs. Denison," was his simple response.

"You seem unusually absent-minded this evening," remarked the lady.

"Do I?"

"Yes."

"You have been observing me?"