Two Keys or, Margaret Houghton’s Heroism

Arthur Aspinwall’s childhood rivalry with his classmate Louis Dunbar for the attentions of Margaret Houghton gets out of hand.

Written by “Mrs. Georgie Sheldon” (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1886, and 1891 By Street and Smith.

Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow fro the A. L. Burt edition. 48 chapters, 317 pages, 109,000 words.

Chapters:

• I. – The Birthday Party.
• II. – A Boy’s Resolution.
• III. – Louis Finds Employment.
• IV. – A Quarrel and its Results.
• V. – The Accusation.
• VI. – A Welcome Letter.
• VII. – Mr. Allen’s Proposition.
• VIII. – A Well-dressed Stranger.
• IX. – A Change of Residence.
• X. – A Startling Discovery.
• XI. – La Petite American.
• XII. – Aspinwall’s Insolence.
• XIII. – Rejected and Dejected.
• XIV. – A Long-lost Relative.
• XV. – Hearts that Beat as One.
• XVI. – How Arthur ”Enjoyed Himself.”
• VII. – A Portrait with a History.
• XVIII. – Mr. Forest is Interested.
• XIX. – The Influence of Sympathy.
• XX. – A Strange Deed.
• XXI. – A Rival’s Theory.
• XXII. – The Missing Diamond.
• XXIII. – A Novel Pastime.
• XXIV. – Arthur’s Invitation Accepted.
• XXV. – Mr. Aspinwall Uneasy.
• XVI. – Woman’s Curiosity.
• XXVII. – A Clever Artifice.
• XXVIII. – In the RUE de Blanc.
• XXIX. – In the Lonely House.
• XX. – The Iron Cage.
• XXXI. – How the Deed was Done.
• XXXII. – An Unpleasant Adventure.
• XXXIII. – An Apology.
• XXXIV. – Another Secret Visit.
• XXXV. – A Little Stratagem.
• XXXVI. – Arthur is Surprised.
• XXXVII. – In His Own Trap.
• XXVIII. – A Struggle for Liberty.
• XXXIX. – An Astonishing Story.
• XL. – The Secret Panel.
• XLI. – The Directors Amazed.
• XLII. – An Interested Man.
• XLIII. – Louis Pleads for Arthur.
• LIV. – Mr. Forest’s Story.
• LV. – Annie Disappears.
• XLVI. – Generosity to the Erring.
• XLVII. – Arthur Leaves Paris.
• XLVIII. – A Soul Saved.