Introductory material
Reading edition
On Mrs. Lyne Stephens—The story of her early life—Thackeray's sketch of her—Her art collections—A wonderful sale at Christie's—Her charities and friendships—Her death—Her funeral sermon—Her portraits 143
"I come not here your morning hour to sadden, A limping pilgrim, leaning on his staff,— I, who have never deemed it sin to gladden This vale of sorrows with a wholesome laugh."
—The Iron Gate.
