The Argosy

print—and proud enough to be once more summoned there in his medical capacity, as he had attended the Hall in former years. As he was returning with Ella from Eliza's room, after prescribing for her, he happened to allude to the fright Mrs. Carlyon had experienced. Ella, supposing the doctor already knew of it, spoke freely, thinking no harm. She mentioned the figure that had been seen in the shrubbery—a man's figure, apparently watching the house. Dr. Spreckley listened with keen attention, and seemed much interested in the particulars, though he made no comment. He departed that evening without saying anything further on the subject.

This volume of The Argosy, edited by Mrs. Henry Wood, contains the serialized mystery novel The Mysteries of Heron Dyke, running through chapters XIX–XXXVII. The narrative follows Miss Ella Winter, who has inherited Heron Dyke estate following her uncle Squire Denison's death. The story involves household management decisions, her aunt Mrs. Carlyon's influence, elderly servants Aaron and Dorothy Stone, and the steward Hubert Stone's concealed passion for Ella. A mysterious figure spotted in the shrubbery creates intrigue. The volume also includes numerous short stories and poems by various authors, plus a descriptive article on Norway by Charles W. Wood.