Thursa

"Remember, Tom, he has a father and a mother and four brothers, and a girl called Thursa, and an uncle that is

Sowing Seeds in Danny Nellie L. McClung 1912

"Thursa," he said at last, "will you sing for me that Rosary song?

The Second Chance 1910

"Thursa," he said at last, "will you sing for me that Rosary song?

The Second Chance Nellie L. McClung 1912

Of course, it would never have done for him to marry Thursa, and the way it all turned out would convince any one that Providence ain't feelin 'above takin' a hand in people's affairs.

The Second Chance 1910

And then poor Martha had need of her full supply of true greatness as Thursa's fresh young beauty burst on her, for Thursa was of that most bewitching type of young English girl, clear-skinned and violet-eyed, with a head of curling golden hair.

The Second Chance 1910

He loved Thursa, but there was something stronger even than that – something that must be obeyed.

The Second Chance 1910

Contrary to her expectations, Thursa did not cry, but looked at Arthur with a very shrewd expression on her pretty face.

The Second Chance 1910

After dinner, for which Arthur stayed, Thursa said she believed she would take a rest – she had so many letters to write, too, to people she met on shipboard, and such delightful people.

The Second Chance 1910

Martha, glad to feel that she was of any service to him, made great preparations for the coming of Thursa.

The Second Chance 1910

"See here, Thursa," Arthur broke in, "did that cur make love to you?"

The Second Chance 1910