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Louie's married life

by Sarah Doudney (1843–1926)

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  • 3 hours to read
  • 21 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"Louie's Married Life" by Sarah Doudney is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Louie Hepburne, a young woman navigating the challenges of married life with her husband, Ronald, who has just recovered from a serious illness. The narrative delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships, especially as Louie reflects on her past and her current struggles. The opening of the novel introduces Louie in a moment of introspection as she celebrates the recovery of Ronald after a harrowing bout with fever. It depicts their transition from a dreary existence in a London lodging to hopes for a brighter future in a new home. Louie's deep affection for Ronald is buttressed by her insecurities, indicating a foreshadowing of tension in their relationship. A significant incident occurs when their cab is overturned, symbolizing the unpredictability of their lives. The presence of Ronald's cherished guitar adds another layer to the story, as it serves as a connection to his past and hints at deeper emotional undertones that will likely be explored in subsequent chapters. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of love and the trials of marriage.

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  • England · Social life and customs · 19th century
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Wives

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Chapter I

BEGINNING.

"Sweetheart, sweetheart," I hear the two clear notes,
And see the sunlight shining through the shower;
"Sweetheart," how faintly from the meadow floats
The early fragrance of the cuckoo-flower!
The wind is keen, and April skies are grey;
But love can wait till rain-clouds break apart;
And still the bird sings through the longest day;
"Sweetheart, sweetheart."

When lives are true, the springtide never dies,
When souls are one, the love-notes never cease;
Our bird sings on beneath the cloudy skies,
Our little world is full of light and peace;
Fresh as the breath of violets new-born
Comes the sweet thought to hearts that cannot part,
"After the night of weeping breaks the morn,
"Sweetheart, sweetheart."

SURELY no one would ever believe that this song was written by a Londoner, and yet I, who wrote it, am a Londoner in heart and soul. But I was born far away in the country, and all the familiar sights and sounds of old days lend themselves to my rhymes, so that I oftener sing of fields, and birds, and flowers, than of those things which are always before my eyes. Moreover, as all authors know, it is sometimes easier to write of the unseen than of the seen, and these home fields of mine have borrowed much of their beauty from the glamour of distance.

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Contents

  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Chapter VI
  7. Chapter VII
  8. Chapter VIII
  9. Chapter IX
  10. Chapter X
  11. Chapter XI
  12. Chapter XII
  13. Chapter XIII
  14. Chapter XIV
  15. Chapter XV
  16. Chapter XVI
  17. Chapter XVII
  18. Chapter XVIII
  19. Chapter XIX
  20. Chapter XX
  21. Chapter XXI

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This free edition of Louie's married life by Sarah Doudney comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #73473, released 2024-04-26. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Romance, Novels, British Literature.

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