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Cousin Maude

Mary Jane Holmes

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. . .love my own father—neither does he love me, for I am not his child."

This explanation was not then wholly clear to Louis, but he understood that there was a barrier between his father and Maude, and this of itself was sufficient to draw him more closely to the latter, who, after that day, cherished him, if possible, more tenderly than she had done before, keeping him out of his father's way, and cushioning his little crutches so they could not be heard, for she rightly guessed that the sound of them was hateful to the harsh man's ears.

Maude was far older than her years, and during the period of time over which we have passed so briefly she had matured both in mind and body, until now at the age of twelve she was a self-reliant little woman on whom her mother wholly depended for comfort and counsel. Very rapidly was Mrs. Kennedy passing from the world, and as she felt the approach of death she leaned more and more upon her daughter, talki. . . Read More

Community Reviews

This was a cute story, although predictable. It was fun to read something that was written in a different era, and to see what values were like then as compared to now.

Sad, romantic, with a touch of mystery. Most of the atmosphere of the book was gloomy, even the few sweet moments and joyful events were overshadowed by the unfortunate events. But, It was a good read with a happy ending.

Simpler times and simpler ways.