The Cleverdale Mystery: or, The Machine and Its Wheels: A Story of American Life
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Wilkins W. A.. The Cleverdale Mystery: or, The Machine and Its Wheels: A Story of American Life
PREFACE
CHAPTER I. BEAUTIFUL LAKE GEORGE
CHAPTER II. A QUARTETTE OF SCHEMERS
CHAPTER III. TEMPEST-TOSSED LAKE GEORGE
CHAPTER IV. THE BOSS AND HIS AIDS
CHAPTER V. TO THE RESCUE
CHAPTER VI. A CAMP DINNER
CHAPTER VII. THE CRUEL THUNDERBOLT
CHAPTER VIII. AFFAIRS AT CLEVERDALE
CHAPTER IX. THE CAUCUS
CHAPTER X. THE CRUELTY OF AMBITION
CHAPTER XI. THE CONVENTION
CHAPTER XII. A WICKED SCHEME
CHAPTER XIII. DALEY'S STRENGTH WANES
CHAPTER XIV. THE ELECTION
CHAPTER XV. GLOOMY FOREBODINGS
CHAPTER XVI. THE PRINCE OF MANNIS MANOR
CHAPTER XVII. SARGENT ENLISTED
CHAPTER XVIII. GEORGE AND FANNIE ALDEN
CHAPTER XIX. THE BURNING FACTORY
CHAPTER XX. THE SECRET MARRIAGE
CHAPTER XXI. SPOILS! SPOILS!
CHAPTER XXII. SAD FAREWELLS
CHAPTER XXIII. EXILED FROM HOME AND FRIENDS
CHAPTER XXIV. THE DISTRACTED WIFE
CHAPTER XXV. THE CRUEL LETTER
CHAPTER XXVI. A DIRTY JOB
CHAPTER XXVII. CLEVERDALE'S SORROW
CHAPTER XXVIII. AMONG THE HILLS OF COLORADO
CHAPTER XXIX. POOR MARY HARRIS
CHAPTER XXX. THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
CHAPTER XXXI. A REVELATION
CHAPTER XXXII. THE WANDERER'S RETURN
CHAPTER XXXIII. RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE
CHAPTER XXXIV. THE CLEVERDALE MYSTERY
CHAPTER XXXV. EPILOGUE – THE MACHINE AND ITS WHEELS
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The world is full of charming spots that seem to be the original site of Paradise, but none show more perfectly the grace and grandeur of the Creator's handiwork than Lake George. Its limpid waters reflect the outlines of numerous islands – one for each calendar day of the year, yet each possessing beauties distinctly its own. The mirror of the lake's surface is framed by mountains of varying shape and size, yet each with special charms, while between them nestle lovely valleys, over which the eye never tires of roaming. In summer, every isle, hill, and valley is glorious with verdure; in winter they are dazzling in snowy vesture; but no matter what the season or condition, the lake and its surroundings are a constant source of delight to those who are fortunate enough to dwell on its shore.
It is to the credit of humanity that Lake George is a favorite place of resort during the summer, and that hundreds of families delight in building permanent summer homes there. Beautiful villas, picturesque hotels, tasteful cottages, unique cabins, and snowy tents abound on the water's marge, and pleasure boats of all sorts dance gaily on its waves. The vulgar, the dissipated, and stupid classes that haunt summer resorts seem to avoid Lake George; even humanity seems to endeavor to be in keeping with its surroundings at this beautiful retreat, and fair women, robust, active men, and healthy children are the rule at this modern Eden.
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Belle, leaving the side of a gentleman sitting beneath an arbor, came to meet him.
"Oh, papa! are you going away? That is too bad! I expected to take you out for a row this evening. Beside, a moonlight concert at Cleverdale Camp is announced in honor of your visit. Can't you postpone your departure?"
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