The Mystery of Suicide Place

Chapter 54: Transcriber’s Notes:

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A melodramatic romance-mystery centers on social flirtation that escalates into rivalry when a wealthy young man's casual attentions shift between two young women, igniting pride and wounded affection. Class tensions and family pressures compound the rivalry, while spoiled indulgence and secret origins shape personal destinies. Rumors of a haunted site and escalating violence introduce suspense as disappearances and victims deepen the puzzle. Letters, misread loyalties, clandestine schemes, and a startling revelation gradually expose motives and hidden ties. The narrative traces moral crises, relentless persecution, and attempts at vindication, moving toward a conclusion that weaves together sorrow, redemption, and the restoration of love for the principal characters.

Transcriber’s Notes:

Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller was the pen name for Mittie Frances Clark Point.

This novel was first serialized in the Fireside Companion story paper from July 27, 1895 to October 12, 1895 under the title “Fly-Away Floy, the Saucy Little Darling; or, the Mystery of Suicide Place.”

Punctuation has been made consistent.

Variations in spelling and hyphenation were retained as they appear in the original publication, except that obvious typographical errors have been corrected.

The following changes were made:

p. 97: “and” was assumed for unclear word in original text (save and except)

p. 110: “foes” was assumed for unclear word in original text (from her foes.)

p. 198: “I” was assumed for missing word in original text (perhaps I have)