The Argosy, Vol. VIII

# Roland Yorke

Roland Yorke, a novel serialized in The Argosy for August 2, 1869, is identified as a sequel to "The Channings" by the author of East Lynne and George Canterbury's Will. This installment, Chapter XXV, covers autumn events. Bede Greatorex returns from a prolonged Swiss and Parisian tour with his wife, appearing worn and unhealthy despite claims of improvement. Gerald Yorke departs for a six-week yacht cruise, leaving his wife Winifred twenty-five pounds for expenses. Creditors quickly track her down and extract the entire sum, leaving her destitute. Hamish Channing and his wife Ellen assist the desperate Winifred, though financial strain strains their marriage—Hamish denies himself necessities to help her while his health visibly declines. Ellen, compassionate but taxed, receives the latest crisis when Winifred appears penniless. Hamish arrives home with news of recovered debt repayment from Martin Pope, suggesting possible relief.