Name: Maid Marian, and Other Stories
Author: Molly Elliot Seawell
ISBN: 978-0282853471

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Maid Marian, and Other Stories

By Molly Elliot Seawell 13 May, 2022

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Excerpt.....Something common to worshipers in all ages happened to Macfarren. He fell on his knees. Lady Marian seemed in no wise disconcerted, and, leaning forward, held out her hand. Macfarren kissed passionately the warm pink palm. "Friend ... Read more

Excerpt.....Something common to worshipers in all ages happened to Macfarren. He fell on his knees. Lady Marian seemed in no wise disconcerted, and, leaning forward, held out her hand. Macfarren kissed passionately the warm pink palm.

"Friend," said she, in a soft and composed voice, "how came I hither?"

The question confused Macfarren hopelessly. He dared not tell her that he had bought her—that she came in a box which was opened in the custom-house, and that he had paid a thirty-per-cent ad valorem duty on her. He was inexpert as a liar, although quick at diplomacy. He could only murmur, after an awkward pause, "I do not know.".....

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Molly Elliot Seawell

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Molly Elliot Seawell (October 23, 1860 – November 15, 1916), was an American historian and writer. Her father, John Tyler Seawell, a prominent lawyer and orator, was pivotal at influencing her lear...

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