OR,

ALTARS OF SACRIFICE.

BY

AUGUSTA J. EVANS WILSON,

AUTHOR OF

"BEULAH," "ST. ELMO," "INFELICE," &c.

WILLIAM NICHOLSON AND SONS,

20, WARWICK SQUARE, PATERNOSTER ROW,
AND ALBION WORKS, WAKEFIELD.

CONTENTS.

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I. Russell Aubrey's determination to conquer-Electra wishes to

assist him-The loving mother-The fatal contest-Struggle

against poverty

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II. Irene's independent spirit-Her noble disposition-Electra Grey

and Irene-Irene and Russell Aubrey-Irene's father

III. Nobleness of Irene-Her love for the Aubrey Family-Russell

dismissed and wrongly accused-Irene's sympathy-Finds a

friend in Mr. Campbell

IV. Irene's history-Her wonderful intellect-Electra's taste for drawing

-Jealous of Irene-At the Jeweller's-Discovers Russell's watch

-Russell visits his late master-Golden charity-His Mother's

return

V. Indomitable perseverance of Russell Aubrey-His Mother advises

Irene to read her Bible-Aunt Margaret's pride-Irene's Father

forbids her visiting the Aubrey's-Her first great grief

VI. Electra surprises the Artist-His departure at hand-Gives her the

opportunity to go with him-Her decision-Mrs. Aubrey's dying

words to Russell-Russell and Electra.

VII. Irene and life at a High School-Louisa Young becomes her friend

-Thinks of home-Asks Harvey Young to be her Adviser.

VIII. Harvey Young calls upon Irene-Visits Mrs. Young-Converse in

the Library-Longs to see her old home-Meets Electra Grey at

the Academy-'The Bruised Southern Lily.'

IX. Electra's relations-The Artist begs Electra not to leave him-Mr.

and Mrs. Young greatly disappointed .

X. Irene-The Minister's farewell-Unexpected arrival of Irene's

Father-Going to Saratoga-Cousin Hugh going on a tour-His

ring refused.

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XI. Inside Mr. Clifton's studio-Electra's wail: "Will he never come!"

-No letter-Sudden appearance of Russell Aubrey-The meeting

with Electra-Anxiously watches his departure

XII. Electra's Painting-The Critiques at the Academy-The Artist's

declaration of love-Electra will not accept it.

XIII. Electra longs for the freedom of the old pine woods-The Artist

ordered to the South-Electra ponders over the situation

XIV. Russell's return-Visits the studio-The Artist at his last great

work-Electra's faithfulness-The Artist's peaceful end

XV. Irene at Huntingdon Hill-An enigma to the neighbours-Dr.

Arnold's wonderment-His advice-Description of the Hall

XVI. Waiting the return of Cousin Hugh-Cool reception-Uncle Eric-

The ring-Irene and the old Nurse-Eric's opinion of Russell

Aubrey

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XVIII. Irene arranges her Uncle Eric's new home-The Harris' family-

Irene at the Cemetery-Russell Aubrey there-An admirer of

John Ruskin

XIX. Irene and Cousin Hugh on their future-Refuses him-Her Father's

Request-Her Reply, "I will not marry Hugh."

XX. Electra gives her Cassandra its last finishing touches-Russell enters

-His admiration-Asks Electra to return with him-Her

ambition

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XXI. Conversation on politics-Uncle Eric-Russell Aubrey at last invited

among the Aristocracy-The Election-Return of Russell.

XXII. Irene in dreamy abstraction-Sudden appearance of Harvey Young

-Explains her Father's alienation-Harvey's Love.

XXIII. Uncle Eric's health fails-Reports about Russell-Cousin Hugh

again-Irene writes on Astronomy-Russell announces to Irene

the Death of Hugh

XXIV. Irene's power over her horse-A Recluse-Irene visits the poor-

Censures Doctor Arnold-The poor love her

XXV. Irene stricken with fever-Russell Aubrey visits Doctor Arnold-

Coming round again-Gladness of her Father-The lame boy 243

XXVI. Irene going into society again-William Bainbridge as a suitor-

Salome Churchill-Irene hesitating--Visits the dying-Her

christian work-Russell renews his love

XXVII. First days of the Confederacy-Aubrey and Huntingdon take part

in the struggle-The Colonel selects the artillery-Irene's affec-

tionate parting with her Father.

XXVIII. Preparations for the coming struggle-Aubrey becomes Colonel of a

regiment-Arnold as doctor-Irene "fixing".

XXIX. Colonel Aubrey's visit to Irene-" She rolls away the stone from the

Sepulchre.".

XXX. Battle of Manassa-Irene's father wounded-Russell succours him

although wounded himself-Irene's anxiety-Death of her

Father

XXXI. Electra Grey, a bearer of secret despatches-She and Uncle Eric run

the blockade-Risky business on board the 'Dixie.'-Electra wishes

to see a storm-Nearing Mobile.

XXXII. Electra and Irene-Spirit of the women-The Southern Question

XXXIII. Irene starts a new matron at the Asylum-She resolves to go to

Richmond-Dr. Arnold's reception of her-Meeting Electra

XXXIV. The wounded boy-Irene the angel of the hospital-Horrors of War

-Harvey Young-Irene's surprise

XXXV. Electra ill-Irene and the Doctor-Aubrey badly wounded-Irene

goes to him-He dies in her arms-Breaking the news to Electra. 359.

XXXVI. Irene at Home again-The Orphans-Electra and her 'Modern

Macaria'-Irene advises Electra to take Christ as her model-