The Stain of Dishonor

On the night of the dance that Col. Lane gave in honor of his daughter, Bess, his quarters were thronged with a gay and brilliant assemblage. While the couples were treading the measure of a... Read allOn the night of the dance that Col. Lane gave in honor of his daughter, Bess, his quarters were thronged with a gay and brilliant assemblage. While the couples were treading the measure of a waltz on the polished ballroom floor, the Colonel and a few of his brother officers were ... Read allOn the night of the dance that Col. Lane gave in honor of his daughter, Bess, his quarters were thronged with a gay and brilliant assemblage. While the couples were treading the measure of a waltz on the polished ballroom floor, the Colonel and a few of his brother officers were deep in consultation in the library. Their heads were bent over a copy of the plans for th... Read all