Florence Richardson finally agrees to a clandestine marriage to Walter Leighton. Walter is detained and unable to attend the marriage ceremony, and it takes place without him! That someone else has assumed his role as bridegroom during the ceremony is discovered only by Florence after the vows, and she collapses in a dead swoon. Did it actually occur - was it reality? Yes, for she still possesses a very peculiar ring!
Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 18431926), and copyright 1897 by Street and Smith. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 116,000 words.