The Last Denial

The Last Denial

George Housman Thomas

Wood engraving by W. Thomas

6 1/8 x 4 1/8 inches

Anthony Trollope,The Last Chronicle of Barset, Vol 2. Facing p.324.

An illustration showing Lily Dale's last rejection of her long-time suitor, Johnny Eames, whom she loves, she says, only as a brother. She turns her back resolutely on him. Eames can be seen on the left, suffering the blow to his heart and pride.

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