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Beating His Time by Matt OBrien and Nellie Wadeon
Matt OBrien pursues Nellie Wadeon across three months of courting turning to three weeks as Nellie finally admits his suit. The tale unfolds with the pasteboard fiancé fading, Matt’s bold street demand, and Nellie’s decisive moment while a crowd cheers in a Baxter Springs setting.
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Matt O'Brien
Matt
Pat Burden
Nick Wadeon
Nellie
Baxter
A. T. Gaba
Herbert
Camp Logan
Guy
Louisiana
Missouri
Military
South Street
Cousi
Hester Springs
Baxter Springs
Baxter Springer
Kansas
Attest
Gao
C. Connoa
Amar