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Ruby Gray's strategy. Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), (1810–1886).
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RUBY GRAY'S STRATEGY.

BY

MRS. ANN S. STEPHENS.

AUTHOR OF "FASHION AND FAMINE," "THE SOLDIER'S ORPHANS," "THE CURSE OF GOLD," "THE REJECTED WIFE," "THE OLD HOMESTEAD," "THE WIFE'S SECRET," "MABEL'S MISTAKE," "THE GOLD BRICK," "SILENT STRUGGLES," "MARY DERWENT," "DOUBLY FALSE," "THE HEIRESS." Can the butterfly, born for bright sunshiny hours, Ask aught but perfume as it flits through the flowers? Can leaves from the roses, afloat on the breeze, Share the strength and the glory of old forest-trees? Shall beings who selfishly, meanly aspire To trifle with souls, as the child plays with fire, Claim love which is holy, and faith that must live? Must they clamor for gold, with but tinsel to give? No, offer them bubbles that dazzle the sun,— And thistle-down, after the blossoms are done; Give garlands of foam—the red sparkle from wine, But barter no love; for God holds that divine.

PHILADELPHIA: T. B. PETERSON & BROTHERS; 306 CHESTNUT STREET.

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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1869, by T. B. PETERSON & BROTHERS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

MRS. ANN S. STEPHENS' WORKS.

Each Work complete in one volume, 12mo.

  • RUBY GRAY'S STRATEGY.
  • THE CURSE OF GOLD.
  • THE HEIRESS.
  • THE REJECTED WIFE.
  • FASHION AND FAMINE.
  • THE GOLD BRICK.
  • SILENT STRUGGLES.
  • THE OLD HOMESTEAD.
  • MARY DERWENT.
  • THE SOLDIER'S ORPHANS.
  • THE WIFE'S SECRET.
  • MABEL'S MISTAKE.
  • DOUBLY FALSE.

Price of each, $1.75 in Cloth; or $1.50 in Paper Cover.

Above books are for sale by all Booksellers. Copies of any or all of the above books will be sent to any one, to any place, postage prepaid, on receipt of their price by the Publishers,

T. B. PETERSON & BROTHERS, 306 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

TO MRS. MARY ANN MORRIS,

OF QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

Dear Lady:—When I look around among all the friends who have written their honored and pleasant names on my memory, I find none whose regard I value beyond yours, or who has secured mine more entirely. If the excellence of this volume could be measured by the affectionate friendship I feel for you, it would be popular beyond anything I have written; but I shall be content if it gives you a moment's happiness, and serves to bring me back to your mind as one who respects you highly and loves you well.

ANN S. STEPHENS.

HUNTINGDON, LONG ISLAND, JULY 31, 1869.
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