Rubys Reward

Ralph Carpenter dies abruptly, and his heir presumptive, Edmund Carpenter, turns half-brother Walter Richardson out of the house, while Edmund and Walter each vie for the hand of the lovely Ruby Gordon.
Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1887 and 1892 by Street and Smith.
Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 110,000 words.