The Money Moon: A Romance

When Sylvia Marchmont went to Europe, George Bellew followed her with his yacht, hinting at an expected engagement. However, to everyone's surprise in New York and Newport, Sylvia announced her approaching marriage to the Duke of Ryde. Friends pitied Bellew, but noted Sylvia's significant match, raising curiosity about how he'd handle the disappointment. Speculations arose whether he'd embark on another adventure or face his loss differently, stirring interest among the societal circles.

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When Sylvia Marchmont went to Europe, George Bellew being, at the same time, desirous of testing his newest acquired yacht, followed her, and mutual friends in New York, Newport, and elsewhere, confidently awaited news of their engagement. Great, therefore, was their surprise when they learnt of her approaching marriage to the Duke of Ryde.

Bellew, being young and rich, had many friends, very naturally, who, while they sympathized with his loss, yet agreed among themselves, that, despite Bellew's millions, Sylvia had done vastly well for herself, seeing that a duke is always a duke,—especially in America.

There were, also, divers ladies in New York, Newport, and elsewhere, and celebrated for their palatial homes, their jewels, and their daughters, who were anxious to know how Bellew would comport himself under his disappointment. Some leaned to the idea that he would immediately blow his brains out; others opined that he would promptly set off on another of his exploring expeditions,...