The Refugee
On a ship coming to America from Holland recently, was Mrs. Hollinsworth, a wealthy widow of New York. One evening, in her stateroom, she accidentally dropped a candle. Before she could exti... Read allOn a ship coming to America from Holland recently, was Mrs. Hollinsworth, a wealthy widow of New York. One evening, in her stateroom, she accidentally dropped a candle. Before she could extinguish it a hand reached from under the berth and snuffed out the flame. Terrified, Mrs. H... Read allOn a ship coming to America from Holland recently, was Mrs. Hollinsworth, a wealthy widow of New York. One evening, in her stateroom, she accidentally dropped a candle. Before she could extinguish it a hand reached from under the berth and snuffed out the flame. Terrified, Mrs. Hollinsworth dared not attempt any ordinary means of escape. But, writing a note, begging s... Read all