Saved from herself or, On the edge of doom

EAGLE SERIES No. 550 SAVED FROM HERSELF BY ADELAIDE STIRLING

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STREET & SMITH ~ PUBLISHERS ~ NEW YORK CONTENTS CHAPTER I. THE THEATER. CHAPTER II. “A PENNILESS ADVENTURESS.” CHAPTER III. THE ROSE-COLORED ROOM. CHAPTER IV. “THE MYSTERY.” CHAPTER V. A LUCKY CAST. CHAPTER VI. A DREAM OF SAFETY. CHAPTER VII. THREEFOLD DANGER. CHAPTER VIII. THE LUCK OF MARCUS WRAY. CHAPTER IX. “I WILL POSSESS HIM OR DIE.” CHAPTER X. A KISS. CHAPTER XI. A NET FOR HER FEET. CHAPTER XII. “IF I ASK YOU?” CHAPTER XIII. HER HOUR OF TRIUMPH. CHAPTER XIV. MORE TREACHERY. CHAPTER XV. COILED TO SPRING. CHAPTER XVI. CIRCE’S EYES. CHAPTER XVII. THE SPINET. CHAPTER XVIII. “AT MIDNIGHT.” CHAPTER XIX. AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN. CHAPTER XX. THE EDGE OF DOOM. CHAPTER XXI. THE DOG IN THE MANGER. CHAPTER XXII. “A CHARMING MAN.” CHAPTER XXIII. A GHOSTLY EAVESDROPPER. CHAPTER XXIV. “I NEVER SAW IT BEFORE.” CHAPTER XXV. THE GRATITUDE OF CRISTIANE. CHAPTER XXVI. “HER MOTHER’S CHILD!” CHAPTER XXVII. TRUTH THAT LIED! CHAPTER XXVIII. “MY NAME IS YESTERDAY.” CHAPTER XXIX. A NIGHT’S WORK. CHAPTER XXX. INTO THE LION’S MOUTH. CHAPTER XXXI. “SAVE ME FROM MYSELF!” CHAPTER XXXII. “THE DEED IN THE DARK.” CHAPTER XXXIII. “HEAVENLY TRUE.” CHAPTER XXXIV. “AND WHO IS THIS?” CHAPTER XXXV. THE DIAMONDS. The Eagle Series OF POPULAR FICTION Principally Copyrights. Elegant Colored Covers PUBLISHED EVERY WEEK This is the pioneer line of copyright novels. Its popularity has increased with every number, until, at the present time, it stands unrivaled as regards sales and contents. It is composed, mainly, of popular copyrighted titles which cannot be had in any other lines at any price. The authors, as far as literary ability and reputation are concerned, represent the foremost men and women of their time. The books, without exception, are of entrancing interest, and manifestly those most desired by the American reading public. 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