"A Shadowed Happiness" concludes the story of young Edward "Ned" Wallingford Heatherton from where it paused at the conclusion of "Wild Oats; or, Rising to Honor."Bill Bunting manages to ensnare Ned in an evil plot, tarnishing his good character.Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843-1926), and copyright 1892 by Street and Smith.Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 24 chapters; 67,000 words.CONTENTS: Chapter I. - A Pair of Arch-Plotters. Chapter II. - Ned Goes to Albany Upon an Important Errand. Chapter III. - Ned Finds Himself in a Terrible Predicament. Chapter IV. - Our Young Hero is Still in Deep Waters. Chapter V. - A New Actor Appears Upon the Scene. Chapter VI. - Ned Makes a New Acquaintance. Chapter VII. - Miriam Heatherton is Startled by an Unexpected Visitor. Chapter VIII. - Richard Finds the Tables Turned. Chapter IX. - Gertrude Langmaid Receives a Startling Proposal. Chapter X. - Ned is Invited to Go Yachting. Chapter XI. - Mr. Lawson Receives Bad News. Chapter XII. - Consternation Reigns at the Bank. Chapter XIII. - Miriam Heatherton Asserts Herself. Chapter XIV. - "Zounds! What a Spirit That Woman Has!" Chapter XV. - Gertrude's Faith in Her Lover. Chapter XVI. - "While There's Life There's Hope." Chapter XVII. - Ned Makes a Wonderful Discovery. Chapter XVIII. - A Bold Venture. Chapter XIX. - Ned and Mr. Hunting Succeed in Carrying Out Their Plans. Chapter XX. - More Treacherous Plotting. Chapter XXI. - Gertrude's Abduction is Explained to Ned. Chapter XXII. - An Unexpected Revelation. Chapter XXIII. - More Astounding Developments. Chapter XXIV. - Conclusion.
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