Memoirs of an American Citizen (Belknap Press)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1905. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X LOVE A poor stenographer-- The positive youwj lady under altered circumstances -- Miss Gentles's story -- A hard road for tender feet -- Social and sentimental -- A misunderstanding--Which is made right in the only way -- My boss invites us to dinner -- Another kind of woman -- A woman's shrewdness --The social gift -- At the opera -- Business and pleasure -- Sarah on Mrs. Dround It was a hot day in August three years after the trial; I was sitting in Carmichael's office trying to get a breath of fresh air from his west windows. I called old Peters and asked him to send me up a stenographer. "Haven't a good one in the place, Mr. Harrington," he said. "All the smart ones are off on their vacation. There's Miss Gentles, though -- the old man generally keeps her for himself, but