The Abbot's Ghost

or, Maurice Treherne's Temptation

A Christmas Story

By A.M. Barnard

1867







Chapter I


DRAMATIS PERSONAE

"How goes it, Frank? Down first, as usual."

"The early bird gets the worm, Major."

"Deuced ungallant speech, considering that the lovely Octavia is the
worm," and with a significant laugh the major assumed an Englishman's
favorite attitude before the fire.

His companion shot a quick glance at him, and an expression of anxiety