The Lady Swindlers at Moore's Hotel
A jewelry shop one evening encounters a refined couple led by Mr. Ross and his wife Mrs. Ross who purchase with a counterfeit cheque. The pair feign taste, select gems, and escape with a haul after drugging the clerk with a vial and respirators, leaving a single ring behind.
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Thad
Times
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Afraid of Light in Washington Irving Tale
In a storm near Sloony Hollow, Washington Irving sought shelter under a tree while Dr. Clark refused to enter, saying he was afraid of light. He recalled his father warning twin boys not to stand under trees in lightning. Irving advised caution if lightning is near.
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