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A Love Story of Violet and a Fateful Parting
A narrator recalls a doomed romance with Violet, her hardships through marriage and poverty, and the enduring promise of prayer. The tale follows years of sorrow, family interference, and the speaker’s steadfast faith as he remembers Violet at his uncle's graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet
United States
New York
England
France
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Europe
Valentine, Mott
Prs
T. van Buren
Carnochane
Boston
Chas P. Branch
Gratis
Gardiner
Morocco
Buffalo
Variety Hall
Miner Curtis
Arren Oc
Illiam McMullen
Water Street
Exchange
Warren
Russia
Taree Montus
Cosden & Co
Post Office
Philadelphia
Ohio
Colden & Co
Bay
Empire State
C. C
N. Y
Hoe & Co
Win
Rowland’s Mill
L. F. Watson
New York State
N. B
L. R. Geer
New York City
Summerton & Church
William Young
WM. Young
Spruce St
Alexander C. Bar
Barry
Broadway
Canada
Mexico
West Indies
Great Britain
George W. Merchant
Lockport
C. Smith
Youngsville
Hazeltine & Co
J. L. Lott
Lottsville
J. W. Lloyd
Columbus
Wilson & Hiller
Sugar Grove
Hazelline & Co
Jamestown
Hollister & Co