The Promises of Alice; the Romance of a New England Parsonage
The book The Promises of Alice; the Romance of a New England Parsonage was written by author Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell, 1857-1945 Here you can read free online of The Promises of Alice; the Romance of a New England Parsonage book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Promises of Alice; the Romance of a New England Parsonage a good or bad book?
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Though I can't be married for ages, in spite of what that foolish Neely says." "You've got to stay a long time," she told the guest; "I won't let you off with any stingy fortnight or so — " Cousin Mary winked at the minister and then looked just a little conscious. It isn't entirely easy to tell a girl you are going to be her stepmother! Still, the child had too much sense not to understand. ... "We've got some news for you, Sam," Mr. Alden said. Alice did not hear. She was untying Cousih Mary'...s bonnet and giving her an- other hug, in the midst of which Miss Alden said, chuckling: "It isn't a visit this time, Alice. I'm going to stay; and you" — her voice was gay with achievement — "and you can go to China!" "Yes, Sam," WilUam Alden said, "it's [59] THE PROMISES OF ALICE all arranged. And it's Cousin Mary who has made it possible." Alice stood stock-still. Her lips slowly parted, her eyes dilated. "What?" she said, and gasped. "I — I don't understand," she said, faintly. They had not -meant to tell her so soon; they had planned that the great news should come gradually.
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