The Village by the RiverILLUSTRATIONSReading editionChapter navigation16 reading sectionsGo to chapterChoose a chapter…Front matterILLUSTRATIONSChapter IChapter IIChapter IIIChapter IVChapter VChapter VIChapter VIIChapter VIIIChapter IXChapter XChapter XIChapter XIIChapter XIIIChapter XIVPrevious chapter ←Front matterNext chapter →Chapter IAll chapters and sections (16)Opening pagesFront matterOther sectionsILLUSTRATIONSChapters1234567891011121314Paul . . . was holding it closely upon the burning skirt. . . . . . . Frontispiece"I've come after some roses."Before he could regain his feet, a hand was on his collar.THE VILLAGE BY THE RIVER.← Front matterCHAPTER I. →