The Martyrdom of Madeline

'The Martyrdom of Madeline' is a novel written by Robert Williams Buchanan. The story unfolds as two young women, who look very similar in appearance, are having an encounter under a lamppost in the rain. One is standing while the other is sitting. The standing woman is described as fierce and determined, with a pained and anxious manner, while the sitting woman is described as a crushed and powerless waif, with a husky voice.