The Temptress
Chapter One
New York
1909
"And in conclusion, ladies...and gentlemen..." There was a murmur of amusement
in the big auditorium, for there were very few men who attended Temperance
O'Neil's lectures. They couldn't stand to hear the truth of what Temperance
said, couldn't stand to hear and see what they had done to the American family.
"I say that the fight must continue, that we have not yet begun to make inroads
into this problem, but we mustn't give up. We must continue!"
At that Temperance stepped back from the podium and dropped her head so only the
wide wheel of her trademark hat could be seen. It was an instant before the
women could get to their feet and start applauding. Looking up, Temperance gave
them a dazzling smile; then slowly and with humility, she walked off the ... read full excerpt from The Temptress ebook