Lost, A Pearle

To save her true love from imprisonment and infamy, noble-hearted Margaret Radcliffe submits to wed a man she despises. As soon as she knows that he is safe, she flees.
Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1881 and 1890 by Street and Smith.
Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 150,000 words.

Chapters:
A Strange Proceeding.
A Premonition. [ A Fatal Resolution. ]
“I Shall Yet Win.”
Cowardly Revenge.
“I Cannot Believe You.”
The Doom of a Forger.
“How Can I Save Him?”
[ Pearle’s Prayer. ]
[ Linden Grange. ]
[ Words of Warning. ]
The Last Night.
What Pearle Saw.
The Wedding Day.
Villainy Unveiled.
“Good-by Forever!”
Baffled.
[ Good-by to the Old Life. ]
[ Service Hunting. ]
“How Came She Here?”
Visitors at the Morgue.
Pearle’s Charge.
[ Winning a Victory. ]
[ Pearl Dismayed. ]
Homeless.
[ Homeless. ]
The Strange Mystery.
[ A Child’s Instinct. ]
“It Is He.”
“You Are Not Married?”
Pearle Maintains her Dignity.
[ No Signs of the Enemy. ]
The Two Friends.
A Fruitless Quest.
The Marriage Record.
A Sudden Shock.
A Cry for Help.
A Dream Dispelled.
The Bird Flown.
Providential.
Lady Fennelsea Surprised.
Timely Help.
Unraveling the Mystery.
The Doctor’s Story.
Dr. Murdock’s Love for Alice.
“Fire! Help!”
“Blessed Tidings.”
Face to Face.
“I Thought She was Dead.”
Avenged.
A Fearful Retribution.
Forgiveness Brings Peace.
New Born Hopes.
Pearle’s Happiness.