Cruel As The Grave

Near the end of a dark autumn-day, not many years ago a young couple, returning from their bridal tour arrived by steamer at the old city of Norfolk and taking a hack, drove directly to the best inn. They were attended by the gentleman’s valet and the lady’s maid and encumbered besides with a great amount of baggage so that altogether their appearance was so promising that the landlord of the “Anchor” came forward in person to receive them and bow them into the best parlor.