Chapters (18)
- The Alternative
- "'Agrippa! Come here, sir!'"
- Illustrations
- The Alternative
- CHAPTER I
- THE VAN PYCKES
- CHAPTER II
- A YOUNG LADY ENTERS
- CHAPTER III
- THE AMAZING MARRIAGE
- CHAPTER IV
- THE SECRETARY GOES HOME
- "'I am Mrs. De Foe's secretary,' she said quietly."
- "He was there. In fact he opened the door and assisted her to alight."
- CHAPTER V
- HIS FIRST HOLIDAY
- "Her eyes were closed. He kissed the lids."
- THE END
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