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Elizabeth Gaskell
Mary Barton
(Unabridged)
A Tale of Manchester Life, With Author's Biography
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2018 OK Publishing
ISBN 978-80-272-4133-0
Table of Contents
Mrs. Gaskell and Knutsford by George A. Payne
Mary Barton
"'How knowest thou,' may the distressed Novel-wright exclaim, 'that I, here where I sit, am the Foolishest of existing mortals; that this my Long-ear of a fictitious Biography shall not find one and the other, into whose still longer ears it may be the means, under Providence, of instilling somewhat?' We answer, 'None knows, none can certainly know: therefore, write on, worthy Brother, even as thou canst, even as it is given thee.'"
CARLYLE.
III. John Barton's Great Trouble
V. The Mill on Fire—Jem Wilson to the Rescue
VIII. Margaret's Debut as a Public Singer
IX. Barton's London Experiences
XI. Mr. Carson's Intentions Revealed
XIV. Jem's Interview with Poor Esther
XV. A Violent Meeting Between the Rivals
XVI. Meeting Between Masters and Workmen
XIX. Jem Wilson Arrested on Suspicion
XX. Mary's Dream—And the Awakening
XXI. Esther's Motive in Seeking Mary
XXII. Mary's Efforts to Prove an Alibi
XXV. Mrs. Wilson's Determination
XXVI. The Journey to Liverpool
XXXI. How Mary Passed the Night
XXXII. The Trial and Verdict—"Not Guilty"
XXXV. "Forgive Us Our Trespasses"
XXXVI. Jem's Interview with Mr. Duncombe
XXXVII. Details Connected with the Murder
Preface
Three years ago I became anxious (from circumstances that need not be more fully alluded