GRACE MORTON; OR, THE INHERITANCE. A CATHOLIC TALE.
BYM. L. M.
(Copyright secured according to law.)
PHILADELPHIA:
PUBLISHED BY PETER F. CUNNINGHAM,
216 South Third Street.
1864.PREFACE.
THE following simple story requires but few words by way of preface. It has been written with the view of aiding in the good work of furnishing youthful Catholics with reading matter which, while amusing the fancy, will also instruct the mind, and lead it to the contemplation of the beauty and holiness of religion. The authoress has endeavored to portray some of the trials and difficulties which frequently attend the profession of the true faith; as well as the unshaken constancy and fortitude that the Church expects her children to exhibit under such circumstances.
To the young Catholics of America, more particularly of our own dear State in which its scenes are laid, this little volume is affectionately inscribed by
THE AUTHORESS.
CONTENTS.
- PREFACE.
- CHAPTER I.—An Unexpected Meeting. 7
- CHAPTER II.—Forgive as you would be Forgiven. 14
- CHAPTER III.—The Past and the Present. 24
- CHAPTER IV.—The Housekeeper's Story. 37
- CHAPTER V.—Two Sorts of Kindness. 57
- CHAPTER VI.—How Time Passed at Oakdale. 69
- CHAPTER VII.—At the Springs. 77
- CHAPTER VIII.—Love's Hopes and Fears. 94
- CHAPTER IX.—The Soul's Awakening. 112
- CHAPTER X.—Disappointment and Sorrow. 124
- CHAPTER XI.—Brought into the Fold. 142
- CHAPTER XII.—Conflicts. 148
- CHAPTER XIII.—The Sacrifice. 165
- CHAPTER XIV.—Changes. 185
- CHAPTER XV.—New Scenes. 201
- CHAPTER XVI.—Life's Discipline. 235
- CHAPTER XVII.—A Husking Party. 250
- CHAPTER XVIII.—The Prodigal's Return. 268
- CHAPTER XIX.—A Glance at Other Scenes. 306
- CHAPTER XX.—Conclusion. 317