Chapter I. The unwelcome babe—The defrauded young mother—The struggle

between life and death—"Your baby is in heaven"—A brief retrospect—A

marriage for social position—an Ambitious wife and a disappointed

husband—The young daughter—The matrimonial market—The Circassian

slaves of modern society—The highest bidder—Disappearance—The old sad

story—Secret marriage—The letters—Disappointed ambition—Interview

between the parents—The mother's purpose—"Baffled, but not

defeated"—The father's surprise—The returned daughter—Forgiven—"I am

not going away again, father dear"—Insecurity and distrust