Rebecca's Refusal // One Snowy Night

Miss Rebecca Fossington has no intention of marrying for the sake of her reputation, so when Mr Joshua Kelling unwittingly compromises her she refuses his hand. But on discovering that her grandfather has made them joint owners of a cotton mill she is forced to realize they have more in common than she supposed.

Mysterious accidents follow, culminating in an attempt to burn down the mill. Who is responsible? Can the culprit be discovered? And will Joshua ever propose to Rebecca again?