The Guiding Hand
James Stevens, a wealthy manufacturer, has a frivolous wife and a son who has drifted into bad habits. Mrs. Stevens sells her jewels to pay his gambling debts, substituting paste stones in t... Read allJames Stevens, a wealthy manufacturer, has a frivolous wife and a son who has drifted into bad habits. Mrs. Stevens sells her jewels to pay his gambling debts, substituting paste stones in their place. Later, when John is caught by his father in the act of robbing the family safe... Read allJames Stevens, a wealthy manufacturer, has a frivolous wife and a son who has drifted into bad habits. Mrs. Stevens sells her jewels to pay his gambling debts, substituting paste stones in their place. Later, when John is caught by his father in the act of robbing the family safe, the whole wretched situation is laid bare. Stevens is on the point of leaving his wife a... Read all